Connective tissue diseases can be genetic or autoimmune. Symptoms may vary by disease and can include pain and fatigue. Each disease has its own treatment options. Connective tissue holds the cells of ...
Connective tissue provides the framework and support for tissues throughout the body, including bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. It consists of a variety of proteins, such as collagen and ...
THE relation between the thyroid gland and rheumatic disorders has long excited interest. 1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's thyroiditis ...