| Scleroderma is a progressive connective tissue | | | | digestive systems. Others include post-meal bloating, |
| disorder that can manifest itself via a wide range of | | | | frequent bouts of diarrhea, a difficulty swallowing and |
| symptoms. Let's look at some of the more common | | | | constipation. Loss of appetite and resulting weight |
| Scleroderma symptoms: | | | | loss are common digestive Scleroderma symptoms. |
| Skin | | | | Muscles, Joints and Bones |
| Skin problems are some of the most commonly | | | | Joint pain is one of the most commonly experienced |
| encountered Scleroderma symptoms. They can | | | | issues for those with Scleroderma. Pain or numbness |
| involve discoloration of the skin and increased | | | | in the extremities, lingering pain in the wrists, and |
| sensitivity to heat and cold. Hair loss, a hardening of | | | | swelling, pain or feelings of stiffness in the fingers |
| the skin, shiny forearms or hands, small whitish | | | | and/or other joints are also a frequent byproduct of |
| bumps just under the surface of the skin, the | | | | Scleroderma. |
| development of ulcers on the skin, and a mask-like | | | | Eye |
| tightening of the face are just some of the many | | | | A burning sensation in the eyes, itchy eyes and the |
| recognized skin-related Scleroderma systems. | | | | presence of a discharge from the eyes can all be |
| Breathing | | | | symptoms of Scleroderma, as well. |
| Scleroderma symptoms aren't reserved to visible | | | | Combating Scleroderma |
| parts of the body. The illness can have a significant | | | | The medical community has not reached a consensus |
| impact on one's breathing, as well. Scleroderma | | | | regarding the cause of Scleroderma. Nor has it found |
| sufferers may experience an incessant dry cough or | | | | a way to completely eliminate the disease. There is |
| may find themselves frequently wheezing or | | | | no cure. Thus, Scleroderma treatment focuses on |
| suffering from shallow, short breathing. | | | | symptom management, hoping to decrease the |
| Internal Organs | | | | victim's suffering by alleviate the various discomforts |
| Diffuse, or system-wide, Scleroderma often attacks | | | | and risks Scleroderma presents. |
| the internal organs. The heart, lungs and kidneys are | | | | There is an increasing segment of the population who |
| particularly at risk. The disease's ability to significantly | | | | accepts evidence that links Scleroderma with |
| damage connective tissue makes these symptoms, | | | | common pathogens and the problems some |
| which can go unidentified without careful monitoring, | | | | individuals' bodies have with handling various toxins. |
| particularly devastating. | | | | This perspective, if accurate, would mean that it |
| Digestive | | | | could be possible to actually remedy the disease |
| Those with Scleroderma may experience a number | | | | instead of superficially treating Scleroderma |
| of digestive track problems. Severe heartburn and | | | | symptoms. |
| Esophageal Reflux are among the most common | | | | |