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Last year ive got mononucleosis and recently coronavirus. a blood test showed antinuclear antibodies, i have also chronic tonsillitis, my feet feel often cold and i have shortness of breath and tachycardia. what is more likely-lupus or scleroderma?

Q: last year ive got mononucleosis and recently coronavirus. a blood test showed antinuclear antibodies, i have also chronic tonsillitis, my feet feel often cold and i have shortness of breath and tachycardia. what is more likely-lupus or scleroderma?

: A positive anti-nuclear antibody test can signal several types of disease, including both systemic lupus and scleroderma. See a hematologist for definitive testing and an exam to make certain of the diagnosis.

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A positive anti-nuclear antibody test can signal several types of disease, including both systemic lupus and scleroderma. See a hematologist for definitive testing and an exam to make certain of the diagnosis.

Answered 6/3/2021

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A member asked:

Last year ive got mononucleosis and recently coronavirus. a blood test showed antinuclear antibodies, i have also chronic tonsillitis, my feet feel often cold and i have shortness of breath and tachycardia. what is more likely-lupus or scleroderma?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

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