Up to 30% of persons with the diagnosis of Relapsing Polychondritis have another autoimmune disease. These can often confuse the diagnosis or further complicate treatments. Please see differentials
Relapsing Polychondritis is a disease that affects each individual differently. It can be very mild to very severe and life threatening.
Inflammatory problems seen in Relapsing Polychondritis can include: arthritis, eye inflammation, hearing and balance disturbances, vacuities, kidney and brain involvement.
