Scleroderma by Ethan Johnson https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0 Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2018-02-16 22:17:28 UTC 2024-07-22 07:34:36 UTC hello@padlet.com What is scleroderma? johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232527985 Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that effects the skin. It causes the white blood cells to attack healthy skin cells, causing the skin to harden and tighten around the body's organs. ]]> 2018-02-16 22:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232527985 Causes johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232990444 The cause of scleroderma is unknown. However, several factors can increase your risk of getting the disease. These include: exposure to certain toxins, such as  organic solvents, vinyl chloride, or silica dust. Family history of scleroderma, quartz mining, and use of rapeseed oil may also increase your risk.]]> 2018-02-19 17:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232990444 Symptoms johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232992440 As a disease the effects the connective tissues in the body, there are two types of scleroderma; localized and systemic. If it is only mild, you will likely only find the symptoms in the fingers, hands, toes and face. Severe scleroderma may spread to the midsection, affecting your organs, blood vessels, joints and muscles. The following are symptoms: cold or blue fingers and toes, or skin color changes. 
 Swelling or thickening of your skin. 
 Visible blood vessels or spider veins in your skin. 
 Dry mouth or trouble swallowing. 
 Weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. 
 Acid reflux or stomach pain. 
 Muscle weakness or loss of movement. 
 Joint pain or stiffness. 
]]> 2018-02-19 17:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232992440 How is it diagnosed? johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232995705 As it is mostly an affect of the blood, several different blood tests can be used to diagnose the disease. If you are found to have a high level of antibodies in your blood, mixed with the symptoms it can be used to diagnose scleroderma. ]]> 2018-02-19 17:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232995705 Treatment johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232996518 There is no cure for scleroderma. Several different treatments can be used to lessen the pain, such as ointments, antacids, and antibiotics. ]]> 2018-02-19 17:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232996518 Citations johnson_ethan3006 https://padlet.com/johnson_ethan3006/tsozlxzmj9h0/wish/232997377 Scleroderma. (2017). In CareNotes. Truven Health Analytics. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A503762783/HWRC?u=mtlib_2_754&sid=HWRC&xid=3e0ac3c9

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