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Medical Conditions - Scleroderma

Scleroderma means chronic tightening and hardening of the skin and connective tissues. This disease is rare and affects mostly women of the ages 30 and 50. The symptoms of scleroderma are joint pain, tightening of the skin, exaggerated response to cold, and heartburn.

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Gastrointestinal Involvement In Scleroderma - An Overview

Scleroderma is an autoimmune collagen disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. This article reviews its gastrointestinal manifestations.

4 min readMay 21, 2024

Scleroderma - Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Scleroderma is a rarely occurring, chronic, autoimmune connective tissue disease that results in hardening and tightening of the skin. Read on to know more.

4 min readOctober 18, 2022

Systemic Sclerosis Sine Scleroderma - Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Scleroderma is a rare disease involving different organs with an unknown cause. Read the article below to know more.

4 min readMay 9, 2023

Heart Block in Scleroderma - A Comprehensive Guide

Scleroderma may impact the heart by causing inflammation and swelling of the heart's outer membrane. The term for this is pericarditis.

3 min readJanuary 25, 2024

CREST Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

CREST syndrome is a limited or less severe form of scleroderma. Read this article to know more about this condition.

3 min readOctober 5, 2022

The Power of Stem Cell Therapy in Scleroderma Treatment

Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach, potentially restoring immune system balance and suppressing inflammation.

5 min readDecember 26, 2023

Scleroderma Esophagus - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Patients with scleroderma esophagus lack peristalsis (muscle contraction that aids swallowing), resulting in dysphagia.

4 min readFebruary 27, 2023

Preventing Scleroderma Development

Scleroderma is a rare disease that causes skin hardening and harms other organs. Read this article to learn more about scleroderma.

5 min readOctober 17, 2023