Collagen
... connective tissue s, including your skin .
scleroderma results from an overproduction and accumulation ... aggregation test Skin biopsy ...
scleroderma results from an overproduction of collagen , ... arthritis -like symptoms, and induce lupus and
scleroderma . Antibodies develop which attack collagen . - ...
Crest syndrome
... CREST syndrome is a subset of
scleroderma , a disorder that leads to thickening, hardening ... tissue . CREST syndrome : A limited form of
scleroderma , a disease of connective tissue with the ... ... CREST Syndrome A less severe form of
scleroderma is called CREST. The CREST syndrome represents ...
Scleroderma
...
scleroderma (sklere-o-DER-muh) is a rare, progressive ... the framework and support for your body.
scleroderma is considered to be a multi factorial ... in causing a health problem. Resources -
scleroderma Information: The following organ izations are ...
Systemic sclerosis
... Systemic sclerosis (
scleroderma ) Definition:
scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease ... the joints , skin , and internal organ s.
scleroderma is also associated with blood vessel ...
Beta
... hard thickened skin with an orange-peel configuration suggestive of
scleroderma and considered by some a variant of
scleroderma ; 2) Necrotizing fasciitis (FASCIITIS, NECROTIZING), a serious ...
Dermatomyositis
... are present in a variety of immunologic disease s including lupus ,
scleroderma , Sjogren's syndrome , rheumatoid arthritis , polymyositis , dermatomyositis , and in persons taking hydralazine, procainamide, or isoniazid.
scleroderma and dermatomyositis , affect collagen ( connective tissue ) throughout ...
Esophageal spasm
... that allows food to pass into the stomach ) Nutcracker esophagus
scleroderma ... diffuse esophageal spasm diffuse interstitial fibrosis diffuse ... spasm , polymyositis or dermatomyositis , hypothyroidism and
scleroderma esophagus . Symptoms ... Achalasia (a failure of LES relaxation, ...
Hemolytic
... hard thickened skin with an orange-peel configuration suggestive of
scleroderma and considered by some a variant of
scleroderma ; 2) Necrotizing fasciitis (FASCIITIS, NECROTIZING), a serious ...
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
... arthritis (in children) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Gout
scleroderma Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Reiter's syndrome ... arthritis ... Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children) Gout
scleroderma Psoriasis ( psoriatic arthritis ) Fungal infection s such as blasto ...
Multiple Sclerosis
... lupus erythematosus , juvenile diabetes , myasthenia gravis ,
scleroderma , Graves disease and rheumatoid arthritis . Autoimmune disorders include multiple sclerosis and
scleroderma . herpes zoster , often called shingles , which is a viral infection ...
Myositis
... are present in a variety of immunologic disease s including lupus ,
scleroderma , Sjogren's syndrome , rheumatoid arthritis , poly myositis , dermato ... concurrent use increases the risk of developing myositis as ...
scleroderma and dermato myositis , affect collagen ( connective tissue ) ...
Necrosis
... aging in warm, tropical temperature s. configuration suggestive of
scleroderma and considered by some a variant of
scleroderma ; 2) Necrotizing fasciitis (FASCIITIS, NECROTIZING), a serious ...
Necrotizing Fasciitis
... hard thickened skin with an orange-peel configuration suggestive of
scleroderma and considered by some a variant of
scleroderma ; 2) Necrotizing fasciitis ... In rare cases, the infection can ...
Polymyositis
... are present in a variety of immunologic disease s including lupus ,
scleroderma , Sjogren's syndrome , rheumatoid arthritis , polymyositis , ... arthritis , lupus , polymyositis ( inflammation of the muscle s),
scleroderma (thickening and stiffening of the skin ) or poyarteritis nodosa ( ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
... arthritis (in children) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Gout
scleroderma Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Reiter's syndrome ... loss of vision . Can be a complication of rheumatoid arthritis .
scleroderma A chronic disease characterized by hardening or thickening of the ...
Achalasia
... lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle at the end of the esophagus that allows food to pass into the stomach ) Nutcracker esophagus
scleroderma ... Achalasia Failure of the lower end of the esophagus (or another tubular valve) to open, resulting in obstruction, either partial or ...
Arthralgia
... disease or drugs. Arthritis and arthralgia . Although arthritis is far less likely to occur with CREST syndrome than it is with diffuse
scleroderma , many people with CREST experience joint pain ( arthralgia ) without having the inflammation that characterizes arthritis . Signs and ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... joints , kidney s, and even the brain. In addition to the many symptoms of SLE, patients may also suffer from other autoimmune diseases such as ,
scleroderma , or . Some HLA antigen s have been identified to be correlated with the presence of certain autoimmune diseases . One of these is the HLA-B27 ...
Autoimmune disorders
... Chronic GVHD typically occurs 2-3 months after the transplant and causes symptoms similar to those of autoimmune disorders such as lupus and
scleroderma . Patients develop a dry, itchy rash which is raised and like alligator skin . This test is performed to confirm the cause of thyroid problems ...
Autoimmune hepatitis
... has SLE; if the test is positive, more tests are done to confirm whether the person has SLE or another related disease . Other disease s, such as
scleroderma , Sjgren's syndrome , Raynaud's disease , rheumatoid arthritis , and autoimmune hepatitis , ... ...
Contracture
... skin changes include dryness and pruritic, erythema tous, maculopapular rashes . Onset can be subtle or sudden; skin GVHD can progress to
scleroderma and contracture . Volkmann’s ischemic contracture Volvulus - childhood Vomiting - persi stent - in pregnancy Von Gierke ...
CT
... mixture of three disease s of conne ct ive tissue disease (the framework of the cells of the body) -- systemic lupus erythematosus ,
scleroderma , and polymyositis . CT scans have replaced several less accurate tests for diagnosing conditions of the brain. CT scans are widely used and are ...
Dry Eyes
... . Xerophthalmia can be associated with systemic disease s such as Sjgren' s syndrome , systemic lupus erythematosus , rheumatoid arthritis ,
scleroderma , sarcoidosis , amyloidosis , and hypothyroidism ; deficiency of vitamin A ; ... - Conjunctiva - Dry Eyes - Vitamin A Review Date : ...
Erythema
... illness, such as systemic lupus erythema tosus ( lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ...
scleroderma , systemic lupus erythema tosus and rheumatoid arthritis are three common examples of these disease s. Erythema Redness of the skin . ...
Juvenile diabetes
... sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disease , along with systematic lupus erythematosus , juvenile diabetes , myasthenia gravis ,
scleroderma , Graves disease and rheumatoid arthritis . ...
Lesion
... depressed areas of thickened dermal tissue that may be white or yellow in color and surrounded by a pink or purplish halo. See in cutaneus
scleroderma . A shave biopsy removes the lesion by shaving off the top layer of skin . This procedure is used when the lesion is small. If necessary, ...
Leprosy
... , Hodgkin's disease , hyperthyroidism , amyloidosis , primary biliary cirrhosis , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary embolism ,
scleroderma , silicosis , tuberculosis , Gaucher's disease , and leprosy . ...
Lupus
... inflammation in the heart , or syphilis ... an inherited disease such as sickle cell anemia or systemic lupus erythematosus ...
scleroderma , systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are three common examples of these disease s. Nephrotic Syndrome : Though not a ...
Lupus erythematosus
... as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ... an inherited disease such as sickle cell anemia or systemic lupus erythematosus ...
scleroderma , systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are three common examples of these disease s. What Is Lupus ? (" Systemic Lupus ...
Mediterranean Fever
... genetic disease of Jews ... Periodic fever syndrome s (including Familial Mediterranean Fever ) Psoriatic Arthritis Sarcoidosis
scleroderma (including Raynaud's phenomenon) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( lupus ) ... familial mediterranean fever familial non hemolytic non ...
Muscle
... lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle at the end of the esophagus that allows food to pass into the stomach ) Nutcracker esophagus
scleroderma ... With some 800 muscle s in the body, even the simple act of sitting before the computer screen presents a complex situation. Disease s of ...
Mycosis
... disease (PID) Pericarditis , post -MI Retroperitoneal fibrosis Skin lesion of blasto mycosis Subacute thyroiditis Systemic sclerosis (
scleroderma ) ... cryptococcosis, cytomegalovirus , herpes simplex virus , Mycobacterium avium complex and Pneumocystis carinii . The person also can ...
Myasthenia gravis
... sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disease , along with systematic lupus erythematosus , juvenile diabetes , myasthenia gravis ,
scleroderma , Graves disease and rheumatoid arthritis . myasthenia gravis , which causes severe muscle weakness psoriasis , which causes skin ...
Osteoarthritis
... Osteoarthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Rheumatoid arthritis (in adults) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children) Gout
scleroderma Psoriasis ( psoriatic arthritis ) Fungal infection s such as blasto mycosis Ankylosing spondylitis ... Osteoarthritis may be more ...
Pernicious anemia
... systemic lupus erythematosus , Sjogren syndrome , Hashimoto thyroiditis , rheumatoid arthritis , juvenile (type 1) diabetes , polymyositis ,
scleroderma , Addison disease , vitiligo , pernicious anemia , ... ...
Poison
... have also been studied as enhancers of wound repair and as treatment s for osteoporosis , ulcerative colitis , regional enteritis , acne ,
scleroderma , hemorrhoids , severe anal itching , and the dermatitis caused by poison oak and ... Search the encyclopedia using the search box to the ...
Poison ivy
... have also been studied as enhancers of wound repair and as treatment s for osteoporosis , ulcerative colitis , regional enteritis , acne ,
scleroderma , hemorrhoids , severe anal itching , and the dermatitis caused by poison oak and poison ivy . ...
Pulmonary Diseases
... Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease s, such as emphysema . Connective tissue disorders, such as
scleroderma . Sleep apnea . Congenital heart disease . Mohsenifar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases . He is a Fellow in ...
Rheumatoid
... . Inflammation of the sclera , causing pain , redness and possible loss of vision . Can be a complication of rheumatoid arthritis .
scleroderma A chronic disease characterized by hardening or thickening of the skin due to abnormal tissue growth. Other causes include a herniated ...
Sarcoidosis
... Xerophthalmia can be associated with systemic disease s such as Sjgren' s syndrome , systemic lupus erythematosus , rheumatoid arthritis ,
scleroderma , sarcoidosis , amyloidosis , and hypothyroidism ; deficiency of vitamin A ; ... Thalidomide has shown promise in treating skin conditions ...