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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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your symptoms, scleroderma (an autoimmune disorder characterized by skin hardening) could be a possibility.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe your diagnosis is Overlap syndrome, scleroderma with myositis overlap. Your symptoms do not fit into one connective tissue disease.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Positive ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) suggestive of some form of autoimmune disorder or connective tissue disorder.
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