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Connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue holds the cells of our body together. Diseases of the connective tissue can affect the skin, joints, muscles and blood vessels but can also cause problems with organs such as the heart, lungs, eyes and kidneys.

There are several different types of connective tissue disease. In rheumatology, we diagnose and treatautoimmuneconnective tissue diseases. These conditions are caused by the body's own immune system attacking tissues and causinginflammation. They tend to be more common in women and those who have a family history of connective tissue disease.

Autoimmune connective tissue diseases include