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Scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. |
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Symptoms
Blanching, blueness, or redness of fingers and toes in response to heat and cold (Raynaud's phenomenon; Pain, stiffne...
Causes
The cause of scleroderma is unknown. Persons with this condition have a build up of a substance called collagen in th...
Tests
Examination of the skin may show tightness, thickening, and hardening. Tests may include: ESR; Rheumatoid factor; Ant...
Treatments
Drugs used to treat scleroderma include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; Corticosteroids. Other treatme...
Complications
Heart failure; Kidney failure; Pulmonary fibrosis; Pulmonary hypertension; Malabsorption.
Prevention
There is no known prevention. Minimize exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You have symptoms of scleroderma; You have scleroderma and...
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