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  • Raynaud's

  • Discoloration of the fingers

  • My hands turned white then purple

  • The fingers/toes turning white

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  • Hand color changes in cold places

  • Hand turns pale in cold places

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is mixed connective tissue disease?

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Risk factors include family history of connective tissue disease and exposure to certain viruses or chemicals. It's most common in women in their 20s and 30s, but children may also be affected.

Symptoms of mixed connective tissue disease

  • Fingers and toes turn from pale blue to purplish-red when in the cold

  • Upper jaw pain

  • Facial pain

  • Joints feel warm

  • Feeling breathless

  • Skin over my fingers are hardened

  • Fever

Questions your doctor may ask to check for mixed connective tissue disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose mixed connective tissue disease

  • Have you ever experienced your fingers and toes turning from blue to purple or red in a cold environment?

  • Do you have upper jaw pain?

  • Do you have pain in the face?

  • Are your joints hot to touch?

  • Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?

Treatment for mixed connective tissue disease

There is no cure for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). However, it can be controlled with medication to suppress the immune cells, which is effective especially if diagnosed early.

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References

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Kaito Nakamura

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Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.

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