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What is the definition of Gardner-Diamond Syndrome?
Gardner-Diamond syndrome (GDS) is a rare condition characterized by episodes of unexplained, painful bruising that mostly occurs on the arms, legs, and/or face. It is most common in Caucasian women who have mental illness or emotional stress. Symptoms typically include the formation of multiple, small, purple bruises that may be associated with burning, redness and swelling. Most affected people report that the bruising occurs either spontaneously, or some time after trauma or surgery at other sites of the body. The cause of GDS is poorly understood.
What are the alternative names for Gardner-Diamond Syndrome?
  • Gardner-Diamond syndrome
  • Autoerythrocyte sensitization
  • Autoerythrocyte sensitization purpura
  • Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
  • GDS
  • Painful bruising syndrome
  • Psychogenic purpura
Who are the top Gardner-Diamond Syndrome Local Doctors?
Frank P. Johnson
Advanced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Frank P. Johnson
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Frank P. Johnson
Internal Medicine

Johnson City Internal Medicine

301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-794-5520
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English
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. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Richard L. Rolen
Advanced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Richard L. Rolen
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Richard L. Rolen
Internal Medicine

Johnson City Internal Medicine

301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-794-5520
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Rolen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Kyphosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

 
 
 
 
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Jonathan J. Dixon
Experienced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Jonathan J. Dixon
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Gardner-Diamond Syndrome
Dr. Jonathan J. Dixon
Internal Medicine

Advanced Internal Medicine

320 Steeles Rd, 
Bristol, TN 
423-390-1900
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pendred Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center