Crystal deposit disease
Overview
Crystal deposit disease: A group of diseases characterized by the deposit of crystals in body tissues. Some examples of such disorders includes scleroderma, dermatomyositis, arthritis and kidney disease. The severity and type of symptoms depend on the nature and location of the crystals deposited.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Crystal deposit disease includes the 6 symptoms listed below: * Impaired kidney function * Arthritis * Gout * Kidney stones * Pain * Inflammation
Causes
* Arthritis * Impaired kidney function * Kidney stones * Pain
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Crystal deposit disease" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Crystal deposit disease that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Crystal deposit disease" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Crystal deposit disease. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Crystal deposit disease. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Crystal deposit disease has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Crystal deposit disease signs or Crystal deposit disease symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Crystal deposit disease may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Crystal deposit disease symptoms.