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Hello, I Am Currently Being Investigated For Either A Connective
Question: Hello, I am currently being investigated for either a connective tissue disorder, autoimmune disorder, or immune disorder. I was recently diagnosed with hyperadrenergic POTS, but still have A LOT of unexplained symptoms. I've started doing research into what could possibly be my comorbid disorder, and came across something of interest. In short, I've been having strange 'blood streaks' in my fingernail cuticles. I never thought much of it, and never even mentioned it to my doctor. However, in my research, I saw that it might be related to connective tissue disorders... would you happen to know if this is true? I've taken an image of one of my cuticles, but it's a bit blurry. Sorry!
Hello, I am currently being investigated for either a connective tissue disorder, autoimmune disorder, or immune disorder. I was recently diagnosed with hyperadrenergic POTS, but still have A LOT of unexplained symptoms. I've started doing research into what could possibly be my comorbid disorder, and came across something of interest. In short, I've been having strange 'blood streaks' in my fingernail cuticles. I never thought much of it, and never even mentioned it to my doctor. However, in my research, I saw that it might be related to connective tissue disorders... would you happen to know if this is true? I've taken an image of one of my cuticles, but it's a bit blurry. Sorry!
Brief Answer:
Regarding dilated nail fold capillaries
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
A few dilated nail fold capillaries is otherwise common in healthy individuals, though dilated nail fold capillaries along with capillary dropout is one of the classical signs of connective tissue diseases, particularly patients of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) and the severity of it seems to correlate with internal organ involvement and bad prognosis
Hope i have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding dilated nail fold capillaries
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
A few dilated nail fold capillaries is otherwise common in healthy individuals, though dilated nail fold capillaries along with capillary dropout is one of the classical signs of connective tissue diseases, particularly patients of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) and the severity of it seems to correlate with internal organ involvement and bad prognosis
Hope i have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Regarding dilated nail fold capillaries
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
A few dilated nail fold capillaries is otherwise common in healthy individuals, though dilated nail fold capillaries along with capillary dropout is one of the classical signs of connective tissue diseases, particularly patients of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) and the severity of it seems to correlate with internal organ involvement and bad prognosis
Hope i have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding dilated nail fold capillaries
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
A few dilated nail fold capillaries is otherwise common in healthy individuals, though dilated nail fold capillaries along with capillary dropout is one of the classical signs of connective tissue diseases, particularly patients of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) and the severity of it seems to correlate with internal organ involvement and bad prognosis
Hope i have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok, thank you. I will mention it to my immunologist when I see her... she can check to see if it looks normal or not. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
Ok, thank you. I will mention it to my immunologist when I see her... she can check to see if it looks normal or not. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
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You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us. Take care
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us. Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us. Take care
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us. Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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