Polychondritis Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What is Polychondritis?

Polychondritis is recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body, occurring most often in people in their 50s-60s. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. The disease most commonly affects the cartilage of the ears, nose and the airways of the lungs.

Polychondritis is a chronic condition, however, medications can reduce the severity of symptoms. Since the disease is so rare, there is no single best treatment; treatment depends on what parts of the body is affected and the severity of symptoms. Physiotherapy can help manage the symptoms and maintain strength of the body through the duration of the condition.

What are the symptoms of Accessory Navicular Syndrome?

Polychondritis is a body-wide illness. Common symptoms include:

More rarely: eye inflammation, leaky heart valves, kidney disease, neurological problems, rash

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Red, swollen, painful ears, hearing loss, dizziness
• Ears that are “floppy,” i.e. they are softer than normal
• Inflammation over the bridge of the nose, nasal congestion
• Shortness of breath, cough, and a high-pitched sound during breathing