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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for Connective
  1. Connective Tissue Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is ... of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue. Over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. ...
  2. Scleroderma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... group of diseases that cause abnormal growth of connective tissue. Connective tissue is the material inside your body that ... joints. Symptoms of scleroderma include : Calcium deposits in connective tissues Raynaud's phenomenon, a narrowing of blood vessels ...
  3. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood ...
  4. Marfan Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. One of these proteins is fibrillin. A problem with ...
  5. Vitamin C (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body ...
  6. Arm Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of ...
  7. Gum Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed. NIH: ...
  8. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. ...
  9. Mitral Valve Prolapse (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to the heart valves. Were born with a connective tissue disorder, such as Marfan syndrome or Ehlers- ...
  10. Pulmonary Fibrosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pulmonary fibrosis include environmental pollutants, some medicines, some connective tissue diseases, and interstitial lung disease. Interstitial lung ...
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