What are the two types of scleroderma?
There are two major classifications of scleroderma: localized scleroderma and systemic sclerosis (SSc).
What are the stages of scleroderma?
Cutaneous involvement has 3 phases: (1) edematous, (2) indurative, and (3) atrophic. Skin becomes thickened and tight.
What type of scleroderma is fatal?
It is the most fatal of all the rheumatologic diseases. Systemic scleroderma is very unpredictable although most cases can be classified into one of four different general patterns of disease (see Classification).
What is the mildest form of scleroderma?
Localised scleroderma is the mildest form of the condition. It often affects children, but can occur at any age. This type just affects the skin, causing 1 or more hard patches to develop. Internal organs aren’t affected.
Is scleroderma worse than lupus?
Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have worse health-related quality of life than patients with other systemic rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a Korean study found.
How does a person get scleroderma?
Research suggests that, in some people, scleroderma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to certain viruses, medications or drugs. Repeated exposure, such as at work, to certain harmful substances or chemicals also may increase the risk of scleroderma. An environmental trigger is not identified for most people.
What does scleroderma pain feel like?
Common symptoms of scleroderma may include painful joints (arthralgia), morning stiffness, fatigue, and/or weight loss. The intermittent loss (triggered by cold temperatures) of blood supply to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears (Raynaud’s phenomenon) is an early and frequent complaint of people with scleroderma.
Does scleroderma make you gain weight?
Acute localized scleroderma (morphea) can present as severe generalized oedema with rapid weight gain and oliguria.
Can you drink coffee with scleroderma?
Reduce pasta and bread, carbohydrates, starch, sugar consumption. Do not drink alcohol or caffeine.