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18 gru 2023 · Scleroderma is a condition in which skin symptoms arise from sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that sometimes affects internal organs. Look through pictures here.
15 cze 2024 · Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh), also known as systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. Scleroderma also may cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.
8 lut 2023 · Systemic sclerosis (SS) is an autoimmune disorder that causes atypical growth of connective tissues. Connective tissue gives your tissues (organs and muscles) strength and shape. With SS, your...
What are scleroderma symptoms? Some people with early scleroderma don’t have any symptoms. The most common scleroderma symptom is having patches or streaks of thickened, waxy skin. Other common symptoms include: Joint pain. Stiffness (especially when waking up in the morning). Fatigue (feeling extremely tired all the time). Unexplained weight ...
21 mar 2024 · Scleroderma symptoms can include hardening of the skin, joint and muscle pain, digestive issues, swollen hands, and narrowing of blood vessels. Learn about the different types and view pictures to help identify some common symptoms.
27 lis 2021 · Fact Sheet. Scleroderma Overview and Causes. Introduction. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease which means that it is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The normal role of the immune system is to provide protection from outside invaders such as bacteria and viruses.
Symptoms may include sensitivity to cold in extremities, thickening of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, joint stiffness and pain, and damage to internal organs.
