25 March 2011
There are many visible scleroderma symptoms, one of the most obvious and first to manifest being Raynaud’s phenomenon. What happens when scleroderma symptoms manifest? Small blood vessels of the fingers, ears, toes, and sometimes even the nose begin to narrow. Attacks may occur several times a day; exposure to cold often worsens them, too, and [...]
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25 March 2011
Systemic scleroderma (also called sclerosis) is an advanced from of scleroderma that affects the skin, plus the tissues beneath it, blood vessels, and many of the major organs of the body. There are actually three types of systemic sclerosis, namely (a) limited cutaneous scleroderma which affects only the legs, hands, face, and lower arms, (b) [...]
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25 March 2011
Scleroderma is an often debilitating an autoimmune disease; it attacks the body’s connective tissues, thereby causing overt symptoms like scarring, thickening and inflammation of the skin. Patients typically develop scar tissues (called “fibrosis”). In many cases, the symptoms don’t just show on the skin but also affects vital body organs causing thickening and firmness. Widespread [...]
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25 March 2011
More commonly known as localized scleroderma, morphea scleroderma is a condition restricted to the skin and related tissues; some cases affect the muscles right below. It is often regarded as the less serious type of this disease, the more serious one being “diffused scleroderma.” Symptoms of localized scleroderma The first signs of morphea scleroderma are [...]
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25 March 2011
The Scleroderma Foundation was formed in 1998 when the United Scleroderma Foundation (based in the West Coast) and the Scleroderma Federation (based in the East Coast) merged to provide patients and their families with a unified national organization. This nonprofit can be reached at 800-722-HOPE (4673). Mission and vision The Scleroderma Foundation extends three services: [...]
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25 March 2011
Scleroderma is a serious disease that may affect different organs of the body, including the digestive tract. It’s important to know symptoms of scleroderma and consult a doctor immediately if you suspect that you have the condition. Once the condition attacks the digestive track, esophageal motility disorder may develop. The muscles of the esophagus are [...]
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