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scleroderma - multisystem disease with increased collagen deposits Definition for scleroderma Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen in the skin or other organs. more Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen in the skin or other organs. Progressive systemic scleroderma or systemic sclerosis, the generalised type of the disease, can be fatal. The localised type of the disease tends not to be fatal. less some common symptoms difficulty swallowing limitation of movement pain in several joints poor appetite some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 90 diagnoses Crohn Disease inflammatory bowel disease drugs and toxins arthritis rheumatoid arthritis myositis Reiter's Syndrome   more do i have 'scleroderma'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'scleroderma' 1 - 5 of 55 diagnostic tests Anti-Th RNP antibody antibodies seen in scleroderma scleroderma and Anti-Th RNP antibody Anticentromere antibodies antibodies in certain collagen vascular diseases scleroderma and Anticentromere antibodies Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) nucleolar pattern Antinuclear Antibody nucleolar pattern scleroderma and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) nucleolar pattern Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) speckled pattern Antinuclear Antibody speckled pattern scleroderma and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) speckled pattern Biopsy scleroderma and Biopsy Biopsy skin scleroderma and Biopsy skin Lung biopsy scleroderma and Lung biopsy Topoisomerase I antibodies (Scl-70) scleroderma and Topoisomerase I antibodies (Scl-70) BUN scleroderma and BUN Barium Swallow scleroderma and Barium Swallow Blood, Platelet Count Platelet Count scleroderma and Blood, Platelet Count Bronchoalveolar lavage scleroderma and Bronchoalveolar lavage Bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy scleroderma and Bronchoscopy Chest X-ray Radiological technique to image the chest scleroderma and Chest X-ray Complete Blood Count scleroderma and Complete Blood Count Complete metabolic panel scleroderma and Complete metabolic panel Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) scleroderma and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) HRCT (High Resolution Computed Tomography) scleroderma and HRCT (High Resolution Computed Tomography) Peripheral blood smear scleroderma and Peripheral blood smear Pulmonary Function Tests scleroderma and Pulmonary Function Tests Serum Creatinine scleroderma and Serum Creatinine Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) scleroderma and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Fibrillarin antibodies scleroderma and Fibrillarin antibodies N-terminal fragment of B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) scleroderma and N-terminal fragment of B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) Swan-Ganz catheterization scleroderma and Swan-Ganz catheterization 24-hour Holter monitoring 24 monitoring of heart rhythm scleroderma and 24-hour Holter monitoring Anti-U3 RNP antibodies scleroderma and Anti-U3 RNP antibodies ECHOcardiogram scleroderma and ECHOcardiogram Nailfold capillary microscopy scleroderma and Nailfold capillary microscopy anti PM-Scl Antibody scleroderma and anti PM-Scl Antibody anti-fibrillin (FBN1) antibody scleroderma and anti-fibrillin (FBN1) antibody antiendothelial cell (AECA) antibodies scleroderma and antiendothelial cell (AECA) antibodies esophageal pH scleroderma and esophageal pH Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) homogenous pattern antinuclear antibody homogenous pattern scleroderma and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) homogenous pattern Immune Complex Test scleroderma and Immune Complex Test serum immunoglobulins scleroderma and serum immunoglobulins Anti-Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I) antibody antibody seen in certain collagen vascular diseases scleroderma and Anti-Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I) antibody Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) scleroderma and Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) Esophageal manometry scleroderma and Esophageal manometry Fluoroscopy scleroderma and Fluoroscopy Renal gallium scan scleroderma and Renal gallium scan Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Antibody scleroderma and Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Antibody Single-Stranded (ss)-DNA Antibody scleroderma and Single-Stranded (ss)-DNA Antibody Swallowing studies scleroderma and Swallowing studies TH2 cells scleroderma and TH2 cells Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) alpha scleroderma and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) alpha Videofluoroscopy swallowing scleroderma and Videofluoroscopy swallowing anti SCL-86 antibody scleroderma and anti SCL-86 antibody anti–matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)–1 anti–MMP-3 antibody scleroderma and anti–matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)–1 anti–MMP-3 antibody anti–platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFr) scleroderma and anti–platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFr) bronchoscopic biopsy scleroderma and bronchoscopic biopsy fluoroscopic esophagogram scleroderma and fluoroscopic esophagogram indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) scleroderma and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) renal scan scleroderma and renal scan serum electrolytes scleroderma and serum electrolytes for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'scleroderma'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for scleroderma: therapeutic procedure search results for 'scleroderma' 1 - 5 of 16 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Avoid exposure to cold scleroderma and Avoid exposure to cold Bone Marrow Transplant scleroderma and Bone Marrow Transplant Amputation removal of extremity by trauma or surgery scleroderma and Amputation Bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy scleroderma and Bronchoscopy Bronchoalveolar lavage scleroderma and Bronchoalveolar lavage Debridement scleroderma and Debridement Digital sympathectomy scleroderma and Digital sympathectomy Anti-U3 RNP antibodies scleroderma and Anti-U3 RNP antibodies Avoid Smoking scleroderma and Avoid Smoking Histocompatibility testing scleroderma and Histocompatibility testing Laser therapy scleroderma and Laser therapy Moisturization of skin scleroderma and Moisturization of skin Orthopedic surgical care scleroderma and Orthopedic surgical care Physical and Occupational Therapy Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy scleroderma and Physical and Occupational Therapy extracorporeal photochemotherapy scleroderma and extracorporeal photochemotherapy surgical intervention scleroderma and surgical intervention for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'scleroderma' 1 - 5 of 23 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   Prednisone scleroderma and Prednisone   Sildenafil scleroderma and Sildenafil   Methotrexate scleroderma and Methotrexate   Azathioprine scleroderma and Azathioprine   trazodone scleroderma and trazodone   Cyclophosphamide scleroderma and Cyclophosphamide   cyclophosphamide scleroderma and cyclophosphamide   interferon-gamma scleroderma and interferon-gamma   Bosentan scleroderma and Bosentan   mycophenolate mofetil scleroderma and mycophenolate mofetil   D-penicillamine scleroderma and D-penicillamine   photopheresis scleroderma and photopheresis   Ambrisentan scleroderma and Ambrisentan   Ultraviolet Therapy scleroderma and Ultraviolet Therapy   ambrisentan (a.k.a ambrisentan, Letairis) scleroderma and ambrisentan   azathioprine (a.k.a azathioprine, Imuran) scleroderma and azathioprine   bosentan (a.k.a bosentan, Tracleer) scleroderma and bosentan   cyclophosphamide (a.k.a cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan) scleroderma and cyclophosphamide   methotrexate (a.k.a methotrexate, Trexall) scleroderma and methotrexate   mycophenolate mofetil (a.k.a mycophenolate mofetil, CellCept) scleroderma and mycophenolate mofetil   penicillamine (a.k.a penicillamine, Cuprimine , Depen) scleroderma and penicillamine   predniSONE (a.k.a predniSONE, Deltasone) scleroderma and predniSONE   sildenafil (a.k.a sildenafil, Viagra , Revatio) scleroderma and sildenafil for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for scleroderma Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - scleroderma Scleroderma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the mushroom, see Scleroderma (genus) ... Localized scleroderma. Localized morphea. Morphea-lichen sclerosus et atrophicus overlap ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleroderma   en.wikipedia.org - summary Pediatric Scleroderma Scleroderma means hard (sclero) skin (derma) ... Scleroderma can affect the skin or other organ systems. In children, scleroderma most frequently affects only ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/pediatric%20scleroderma.htm   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Scleroderma Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prognosis and Diagnosis on ... Read about scleroderma (an autoimmune disease) symptoms, causes, diagnosis, ... Scleroderma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and thickening of ... http://www.medicinenet.com/scleroderma/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Women get scleroderma more often than men do. ... Pulmonary fibrosis (the most common cause of death in people with scleroderma) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000429.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Scleroderma - WebMD Learn about scleroderma -- a chronic autoimmune disorder. ... Doctors know that scleroderma causes the body to make too much collagen (a ... http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/scleroderma   www.webmd.com - summary Scleroderma Patients with limited CREST scleroderma can usually expect a favorable outlook ... Diffuse Scleroderma. The severity of diffuse scleroderma varies widely, and ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000088_4.htm   adam.about.com - summary Scleroderma Scleroderma is a chronic, although rare, autoimmune disease in which normal ... In patients with scleroderma, the immune system triggers other cells to produce ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/scleroderma/rheumatology_overview.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma): Autoimmune Disorders of Connective ... scleroderma. sclerosis. systemic sclerosis. telangiectasia. Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a rare, chronic disorder characterized by ... Scleroderma ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068c.html   www.merck.com - summary Scleroderma - Yahoo! Health Important It is possible that the main title of the report Scleroderma is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) ... http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-resources/scleroderm...   health.yahoo.com - summary Pediatric Scleroderma Scleroderma can affect the skin or other organ systems. In ... Linear scleroderma most often occurs on an arm or leg and occasionally on the face or neck. ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1600/...   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Scleroderma Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prognosis and Diagnosis on ... Explains arthritis conditions includes symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. ... Scleroderma Elbow Tip Pains. Coping with a Bad Disease - Community Counts ... http://www.medicinenet.com/scleroderma/index.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus: Scleroderma Scleroderma ... Handout on Health: Scleroderma(National Institute of Arthritis and ... Scleroderma(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/scleroderma.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary CREST Syndrome and Scleroderma Get information on CREST syndrome, which is associated with the disease scleroderma. ... symptoms of the CREST syndrome is necessary to be diagnosed with scleroderma. ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/crest-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Scleroderma - 2001 National Meeting Reports - Arthritis and Arthritic ... Explains arthritis conditions includes symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. ... The cause of scleroderma is not known. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19105   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma Symptoms of localized scleroderma develop slowly. Diffuse and limited scleroderma symptoms may progress slowly or very rapidly. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000088_1.htm   adam.about.com - summary Discovery Health :: Skin Deep: Understanding Scleroderma and Raynaud's Learn about the causes of the skin conditions scleroderma and Raynaud's. ... The more severe forms of scleroderma ? known as systemic sclerosis ? are fatal ... http://health.discovery.com/centers/healthbeauty/conditions/scleroderma.html   health.discovery.com - summary Scleroderma Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause tightening and ... There are two types of scleroderma. ... Limited scleroderma has a gradual onset ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3700/...   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Scleroderma Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Scleroderma glossary includes a list of Scleroderma related medical definitions and related links ... Scleroderma: A disease of connective tissue with the ... http://www.medicinenet.com/scleroderma/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma (genus) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Scleroderma (genus) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, ... Scleroderma is a genus of fungi, commonly known as earth balls, now known to ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleroderma_(genus)   en.wikipedia.org - summary Scleroderma Scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in ... The cause of scleroderma is unknown. ... Women get scleroderma more often ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/System...   adam.about.com - summary Scleroderma sine Scleroderma? - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about ... Scleroderma is a disease that typically involves ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7499   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma The disease process leading to scleroderma appears to occur as an autoimmune ... In scleroderma, this response produces inflammation and an overproduction of ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000088_2.htm?iam=dpile_100   adam.about.com - summary Pediatric Scleroderma What You Need to Know About Pediatric Scleroderma ... Scleroderma means hard (sclero) skin (derma) ... Scleroderma can affect the skin or other organ systems. ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/pediatric_scleroderm...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Scleroderma Elbow Tip Pains - Arthritis and Arthritic Conditions ... Explains arthritis conditions includes symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. ... center > arthritis a-z list > scleroderma elbow tip pains article ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13043   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma The physician may suspect scleroderma after taking a history of the symptoms and ... The major clinical clues to scleroderma are symmetrical hardening and thickening ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000088_5.htm   adam.about.com - summary Health Information A member of SSM Health Care. Body, Mind, Spirit... We care for the whole person. ... Raynaud's phenomenon is often the first sign of scleroderma. ... http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?pid=10&gid=000088   ssmhealth.adam.com - summary Ask the Experts: Arthritis: Scleroderma or Raynaud's Phenomenon? on ... Learn the difference between scleroderma and Raynaud's phenomenon from MedicineNet's expert medical doctors and healthcare professionals. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=79309   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma Scleroderma is uncommon and afflicts only about 150,000 Americans. ... The incidence of scleroderma is three to eight times higher in women than in men. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000088_3.htm   adam.about.com - summary CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma): All - MayoClinic.com Limited scleroderma (CREST syndrome) â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this autoimmune disorder. ... Diffuse scleroderma. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crest-syndrome/DS00580/METH...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Scleroderma/GERD - Arthritis and Arthritic Conditions, Medications ... Explains arthritis conditions includes symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. ... female who was diagnosed with Scleroderma (Crest) about 12 years ago. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16248   www.medicinenet.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Scleroderma is a widespread autoimmune disorder. It causes the skin and other ... The localized form rarely, if ever, progresses to the systemic form of scleroderma. ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3066   health.discovery.com - summary Patient Discussions: Scleroderma - Describe Your Experience - Viewers ... View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Scleroderma - Describe Your Experience. Share in the message dialogue to help ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=471&questionid=113   www.medicinenet.com - summary Scleroderma - MayoClinic.com Scleroderma â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. ... Localized scleroderma affects only the skin. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Abnormal Propulsion of Food: Esophageal Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... scleroderma. sclerosis. trachea. Zenker's diverticulum ... Dermatomyositis, scleroderma, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, polio, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch120/ch120b.html   www.merck.com - summary Scleroderma: All - MayoClinic.com Scleroderma â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. ... Linear scleroderma. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Functional Peripheral Arterial Disease: Peripheral Arterial Disease ... scleroderma. sclerosis. systemic lupus erythematosus. ultrasonography ... be caused by scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch034/ch034c.html   www.merck.com - summary Scleroderma: Complications - MayoClinic.com Scleroderma â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. ... When scleroderma affects your kidneys, ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362/DSECTION=complications   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Scleroderma - Yahoo! Health Scleroderma ... Provides scleroderma education and public awareness and funds research. ... Scleroderma Research Foundation. National. Founded 1987. ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/scleroderma...   health.yahoo.com - summary Raynaud's Scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, ... seen in patients with scleroderma, dermatomyositis and other connective tissue ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/Raynaud's.htm   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Skin turgor When to Contact a Medical Professional. What to Expect at Your Office Visit. References ... tissue disorders, such as scleroderma and Ehler's-Danlos syndrome, can ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003281.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Understanding Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a condition in which your stomach can't empty food properly. ... (deposits of protein fibers in tissues and organs) and scleroderma (a connective ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-disorders-gastroparesis   www.webmd.com - summary CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma) - MayoClinic.com Limited scleroderma (CREST syndrome) â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this autoimmune disorder. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crest-syndrome/DS00580   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Scleroderma Linear Scleroderma. ... Linear scleroderma may also involve muscle or bone. Rarely, if this type of scleroderma affects children or young adults, it may ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Scleroderma.htm   adam.about.com - summary Index: SC: Merck Manual Home Edition Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma): CREST Syndrome. multiple. Multiple ... systemic (scleroderma) Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Sclerotherapy. for hemorrhoids ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index/ind_sc.html   www.merck.com - summary Bioelectric Therapy and Pain Management Bioelectric therapy is used to treat chronic and acute pain. Learn more about it. ... resulting from poor circulation or scleroderma (a chronic condition that can ... http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/bioelectric-therapy   www.webmd.com - summary Scleroderma: Causes - MayoClinic.com Scleroderma â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that ... Scleroderma results from an overproduction and accumulation of ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related ... Information includes description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. ... scleroderma. steatorrhea. thyroiditis. ultrasonography. xanthelasma ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch136/ch136d.html   www.merck.com - summary Scleroderma: Coping and support - MayoClinic.com Scleroderma â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. ... If scleroderma makes it difficult for ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362/DSECTION=coping-and-support   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Connective Tissue Diseases Causes, Symptoms, Types and Characteristics ... Read about symptoms and types of connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus, scleroderma, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Marfan syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis ... http://www.medicinenet.com/connective_tissue_disease/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus: Easy-to-Read beginning with "S" A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ All Easy-to-Read. How to Write Easy to Read Health Materials. Easy-to ... Scleroderma. What Is Scleroderma? ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/easytoread_s.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary show more 1  2