Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease. It is generally classified as an autoimmune disease. The symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly from person-to-person, and not all people with scleroderma develop all complications. Symptoms of scleroderma may be visible, as is the case when the skin is affected, or the symptoms may be invisible, as when internal organ systems are affected.
If you have been diagnosed with a localized form of scleroderma, such as linear scleroderma or morphea, click here for more information.
brain
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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eyes
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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gastrointestinal
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Heart and Lungs
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Kidney
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Oral
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Musculoskeletal
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Skin
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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Vascular
The digestive system is the most commonly affected organ system other than the skin. It is estimated that 75%-90% of scleroderma patients deal with issues related to their GI tract.
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