What is soft tissue? I know its some sort of disease. What are its symptoms and warning signs?
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soft tissue is toilet tissue that is soft like charmin. :P
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Lupus! \n\nPuffy cheeks and blood clots can be symptoms.\n\nOf course, you didn't give us much information, so it could be something else...but people with lupus usually have a host of health problems, thus the "time bomb" comment.
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It may be a sign of nerve damage.  See your doctor.
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Need a lot more information to be helpful in answring this. It could be anything from dry skin to thryoid disease to cancer......
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This quote came from the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US tax dollars at work!)...\n\nMarfan Syndrome \nhttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/mar/mar_whatis.html\nWhat Is Marfan Syndrome?\nMarfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the parts of your body together and helps control growth. Connective tissue gets some of its strength from a protein called fibrillin 1. Fibrillin 1 also plays an important role in controlling the growth and development of the body. In Marfan syndrome, the body produces fibrillin 1 that does not work properly. As a result, the connective tissue is not as strong as it should be, and the growth and development of the body are affected.\n\nEffects of Marfan Syndrome on the Body\nThe Heart and Blood Vessels\nMost people who have Marfan syndrome have problems with their heart and blood vessels because of weak connective tissue.\n\nValves in the heart may not close properly and may let blood leak backward. The aorta––the large artery that carries blood away from the heart out to the body––may stretch and enlarge, and it can burst. The aorta also can develop a tear in its inner wall. This tear can expand and block blood flow through the aorta. This is called aortic dissection.\n\nThe Bones, Cartilage, and Ligaments\nPeople with Marfan syndrome tend to have tall and slender bodies with arms and legs disproportionately long compared to the trunk. They also usually have long fingers and toes. The ligaments and joints are typically loose. Because of rib overgrowth, the chest may protrude or be indented. Abnormal curving of the spine, called scoliosis (sko-le-O-sis), lordosis (lor-DO-sis), or kyphosis (ki-FO-sis), can occur.\n\nThe Eyes\nThe most common vision problem in people with Marfan syndrome is nearsightedness (myopia). Nearsightedness is sharp vision for things that are close and blurred vision for things that are farther away. Dislocation of the lens of the eye is a hallmark of Marfan syndrome that occurs in very few other conditions. Cataracts, or glaucoma at an early age, or detached retinas, also occur in people with Marfan syndrome.\n\nThe Lungs\nIn Marfan syndrome, the air sacs in the lungs may be unusually large. In addition, the chest may be abnormally shaped. For these reasons, people with Marfan syndrome may have breathing problems, such as collapsed lungs (spontaneous pneumothorax) and early emphysema.\n\nThe Skin\nStretch marks, not due to weight gain or loss, commonly occur on the skin of people with Marfan syndrome.\n\nMore details about these characteristics and complications of Marfan syndrome are in the Signs and Symptoms section.\n\nOutlook\nMarfan syndrome is a lifelong disorder with no known cure. As recently as the 1970s, most people with Marfan syndrome did not survive beyond age 40–50. Some infants and children died from complications due to the condition. In most cases, death was due to heart and blood vessel problems.\n\nToday, because of early diagnosis and better medical and surgical treatments, people with Marfan syndrome can live longer and healthier lives, with fewer and less severe complications. However, aging with Marfan syndrome poses new concerns as this chronic and progressive disorder advances. In addition, those who are not diagnosed or treated are still at risk of an early sudden death due to blood vessel problems.\n\nJuly 2006\n[Additional links at this web site for causes, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatmens, living with, key points and links]\n\nOn a personal note, one of my sisters [now 48] has been diagnosed with this, and has aortic problems...nothing at this time is serious, but she is aware of what she has to watch out for.\nI think my dad [now an 80 year old..in very good physical shape with a good mind and sharp wit]  has it...a few years ago he had surgery for an aortic aneurysm, and if it were not for an extremely competent surgeon (and team!) we would have lost h
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it talks about patients with selected medical problems. \n\npatients that have oral manifestations of systemic diseases , oral soft tissue, etc...
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According to the link below these are the symptoms and you have quite a few of them. Hope you feel better!\n\nSymptoms    Return to top \n\nSore throat \nRed throat \nWhite patches in throat \nDifficulty swallowing \nFever that begins suddenly \nTender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck \nGeneral discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling \nNausea \nLoss of appetite \nRash \nAdditional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: \nNeck pain \nNasal discharge \nNasal congestion \nMuscle pain \nJoint stiffness \nHeadache \nAbnormal taste
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not sure if you mean a physical mark on the skin but if so how about a sore?
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swollen lymph node that doesn't go down, night sweats, fevers, weight loss, extreme tiredness, infections  You may have some or all of these symptoms. Here is a link to the NIH web page on Hodgkin's for more information.\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hodgkinsdisease.html#diagnosissymptoms
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Sounds like Theramyuildincide (TYD) a mild form of muscle degeneration.\n\nIt won't kill you, but can leave you with useless limbs as the disease ravages tendons and muscle. \n\nEventually your arm will just hang by your side and will have no real form to it. \n\nI'm sorry. But we've got it early, and there are medical advancements every day in this field. Please don't give up, don't give up hope...
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Soft tissue damage..\nthis kind of injury can take months to properly heal to its normal size and use, especially if you have done any walking on it or any kind of exertion ..\n\nGive it time and use an anti inflamitory ( NSAIDS) you will begin to see an improvement..
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Do check out all the websites listed and keep looking, as it's not very common so it's hard to find information on it.\n\nDespite what you might read, it is it's own autoimmune disease, and it should not be confused for UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease).  MCTD is diagnosed when there is a positive and high value for one specific blood test - the anti-RNP.  This should also be accompanied by a high positive ANA result as well - generally speckled pattern.  While some people with lupus have a positive anti-RNP, it is a diagnosing criteria for MCTD.\n\nMCTD can have symptoms of 3 other autoimmune diseases making it a good impersonator of the others and difficult to diagnose - Lupus, Scleroderma, and Polymiositis.  It is HIGHLY common (estimates I've read say about 95%) for MCTD diagnosed patients to develop Raynaud's Syndrome.  I developed it about 6 mo. after my initial diagnosis.  Also arthralgia or arthritis are very common, as with Lupus.\n\nAlso common with MCTD is esophogial issues (related to polymiositis) as well as pleuresy related to the lungs and fluid build up around the heart as well.\n\nIn general the life expectancy and overall symptoms of MCTD are similar to Lupus, but tend to be slightly better outcomes overall.\n\nFeel free to contact me if you have any more questions, as I have had to find all of this out on my own and have been educating my family and friends about this, Lupus, and other autoimmune disorders.  It was good because about a year ago, my aunt was diagnosed with RA and I was able to help out some in explaining a few things and being supportive.\n\nIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with this, or the doctors believe you/they might have this, it's important to know that it's not worth being scared over.  It's manageable and treatable with medications and general observance.  Also I have found out that just knowing is far better than wondering.  While I still have some symptoms daily, my medications have made them unnoticeable to most people and I'm able to continue to do most of the things I've been doing.  And sometimes I honestly don't notice anything or much at all - you just get used to some of the little things and realize it's life as normal.  :)
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There are a variety of symptoms including:\nLow sex drive  \nEmotional, psychological and behavioral changes \nDecreased muscle mass  \nLoss of muscle strength  \nIncreased upper and central body fat  \nOsteoporosis or weak bones and back pain \nCardiovascular risk
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I think its Bullshit as muscle swell due to a Virus.But you should ask a Doctor.
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yes, I heard of it.  Its an autoimmune disease.  Your skin begins to tighten on your hand and face I think.  It becomes hard to eat too, they have throat problems.  A lot of people that have it also have Raynaulds and have cold fingers and toes.  There are several blood test that a specialist can do to see if you have it.  So instead of worrying, get the blood test.
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Fibromyalgia (pronounced "fie-bro-my-al-jia") is not a disease but a collection of symptoms (referred to as a syndrome) characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches and pains, stiffness, fatigue and muscle spasms. The exact etiology of FS has not been identified although a myriad of mechanisms have been proposed, including inability to acquire appropriate sleep, micro-circulation disturbances, hormonal changes and others.
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It could very well be lupus because your symptoms fit the typical symptoms of that disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease affecting mostly women and causing various effects throughout different parts of the body. Its severity can range from very mild to extremely serious depending on which body organs are afflicted. \n\nLupus is difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed unless there is a characteristic symptom such as the butterfly-shaped rash over the cheeks. There is no single definitive blood test for lupus and doctors have to make the diagnosis based on a variety of symptoms and diagnostic tests. Lupus is one of a group of conditions with vague symptoms such as fatigue or malaise, and may need to be distinguished from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, depression, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, or various other conditions. If the main symptoms are joint symptoms, then various other causes of arthritis need to be considered. (Source: WD Writers) \n\nLupus (also called systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) is a disorder of the immune system which normally functions to protect the body against invading infections and cancers. In lupus, the immune system is over-active and produces increased amounts of abnormal antibodies that attack the patient's own tissues. Lupus can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system, and blood vessels. The signs and symptoms of lupus differ from person to person, and the disease can range from mild to life-threatening. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurological Sequelae Of Lupus Information Page: NINDS) \nObviously you need to get a professional diagnosis. Go back to the doctor and this time inquire about lupus.