Question 1

how do you treat scleroderma? is it ever cured? does it spread?

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It can improve: There is no cure for scleroderma, but there are many things that can be done to treat it depending on the involvement. Blood pressure  control, kidney protection,  temperature protection for the extremes of cold  and heat. Scleroderma people in the past  would not  survive renal failure - but with blood pressure  control, dialysis these  patients can not survive with return to renal function.

Question 2

how common is scleroderma, and is their a cause or a cure?

Accepted Answer

See details: Scleroderma is very uncommon with an incidence of about 19 new cases per 1 million people per year. The cause is unknown and there are no cures.

Question 3

my mom has scleroderma; what is the best way to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Not curable: Scleroderma is not curable and little treatment options exist for this very rare disease. Some of the symptoms, such as digestive problems and skin abnormalities can be treated for a period of time, but eventually, it often progresses into a phase resulting in eventual death of the patient.

Question 4

i have scleroderma and had a fundulplication 10 years ago. i have severe gerd and now am suffering from zero peristalsis and very difficult. cure?

Accepted Answer

No cure: Gastroparesis is very difficult to treat and has no cure. Speak with a gastroenterologist and find out if there is help. Reglan (metoclopramide) may or may not help.

Question 5

what is scleroderma?

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Hard skin: Scleroderma literally means "hard skin." it is a connective tissue disease that primarily involves the skin which becomes fibrotic (hardened). Changes also may occur in the blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. The disease involves autoimmunity whereby the immune system attacks the normal tissues of the body. The cause is unknown.

Question 6

who gets scleroderma?

Accepted Answer

Anyone: Anyone can get it, but it's more common amongst female.

Question 7

what causes scleroderma in people?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The precise cause is unknown but there is a genetic predisposition in certain individuals. Viruses, certain drugs, and environmental factors have been considered as potential triggers for the onset of scleroderma in genetically susceptible persons.

Question 8

how will my scleroderma be treated?

Accepted Answer

Scleroderma: There is no treatment. The symptoms can be helped by various medications. Bu medical center has the best program in scleroderma research.

Question 9

what are the tests for scleroderma?

Accepted Answer

Scleroderma tests: The diagnosis of scleroderma is based mostly on signs and symptoms. Lab tests may help confirm the diagnosis and even
offer some predictions as to risks of certain types of complications. Anti rna-polymerase iii antibody,  increases 
risk of renal crisis and sudden increase in blood pressure, antitopoisomerase ab, increases risk for scaring of the lung, anticentromere ab, pulmonary hypertension.

Question 10

what can i do to treat scleroderma?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Scleroderma can effect many parts of the body. The treatment prescribed depends on what part of the body is effected. For example certain antacids are prescribed for reflux. Calcium channel blockers are used to treat raynauds. Stronger medications like Cytoxan or CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) are sometimes used to treat certain lung manifestations. Speak to a rheumatologist who is experienced at treating scleroderma.

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