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These symptoms may occur in systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) but usually not in localized scleroderma, such as linear or morphea scleroderma. See Types of Scleroderma. Nearly all of these symptoms may occur alone or as part of other illnesses besides scleroderma, particularly including other arthritis or autoimmune diseases or in scleroderma-like illnesses. Just because an item is listed here does not mean that it will occur in any given case, as there are many different types of scleroderma, which vary greatly in regard to both symptoms and severity. Consult a rheumatologist or scleroderma expert for diagnosis of scleroderma or related illnesses.

Associated Conditions
Brain
Dental/Mouth
Eyes
Fatigue

Gastrointestinal
Heart (Cardiac)
Kidney (Renal)
Liver
Lung (Pulmonary)

Photos of Symptoms
Pregnancy
Raynaud's
Similar Skin Diseases

Sjogren's Syndrome
Skeletal (Bones, Joints Muscles)
Skin and Hair

Associated Conditions

Anemia of Chronic Disease
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmunity
Behcet's
Cancer
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression
Dermatology (General)
Dermatomyositis

Diabetes
Ear Diseases, Autoimmune
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
Endometriosis
Eye Diseases, Autoimmune
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Glaucoma/Retinal Involvement
Guillain-Barre
Idiopathic Thromocytopenic Purpura
Interstitial Cystitis

Leukemia
Marfan syndrome (MFS)
MCTD
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuromuscular Diseases
Pancytopenia
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Polymyositis
Psoriasis, PsA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis

Brain

Overview of Brain Involvement
Steroids/Brain Atrophy

Systemic Scleroderma
—Vascular Headache

—What is Vertigo?
Localized Scleroderma

Personal Stories
Related Links

Dental/Mouth Symptoms in Systemic Scleroderma

Overview of Dental Involvement
Bone Reabsorption of the Mandible
Candida (Fungal)

Dental Amalgam
Cavities
Denture Problems
Microstomia (Small Mouth)
Periodontal Disease

Sensitive Teeth
Sjogren's Syndrome
TMJ
Tongue Cancer

Trigeminal Neuralgia
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
Personal Stories
Related Books

Eye Involvement in Systemic Scleroderma

Normal Tension Glaucoma
Scleroderma Eye Involvement

NTG Symptoms/Diagnosis
NTG Treatments

Autoimmune Iritis or Uveitis
Eye Support Groups

Personal Stories
Related Pages
Media Stories

Fatigue in Systemic Scleroderma

Overview of Fatigue
Causes of Fatigue
Coping with Fatigue
Scleroderma Complications and Fatigue

Treatments for Fatigue
Personal Stories
Related Links

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Systemic Scleroderma

Overview of G.I. Involvement
Bowel Dysfunction

Dysphagia (Swallowing)
Esophageal (Throat)

Esophagus: Heartburn
Gastroparesis

G.A.V.E. (Watermelon Stomach)

Heart (Cardiac) Involvement in Systemic Scleroderma

Overview
Antiphospholipid
Scleroderma

Complications
Heart Symptoms

Diagnosis
Treatments

Research
Patient & Caregiver Stories

Kidney Involvement in Systemic Scleroderma

Kidney (Renal) Involvement

Kidney (Renal) Dialysis and Transplant

Liver Symptoms in Systemic Scleroderma

Overview
Hepatitis, Autoimmune
Hepatitis C (Viral Hepatitis)

Cancer of Liver
Cirrhosis of Liver
Biliary Cirrhosis Symptoms

Biliary Cirrhosis Diagnosis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Personal Stories
Support Groups
Spleen

Lung Symptoms in Systemic Scleroderma

Lung (Pulmonary) Overview
Aspiration Pneumonia

Oxygen Therapy
Pleural Effusion

Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension

Preventive Care
Pulmonary Support Resources

Photos of Localized and Systemic Scleroderma Symptoms

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Alopecia
Calcinosis
CREST Syndrome

Gangrene
Localized (Linear/Morphea)
Overlap Syndrome

Raynaud's
Scleredema
Sclerodactyly
Skin Ulcers

Sympathectomy Surgery
Systemic Scleroderma
Watermelon Stomach

Pregnancy and Systemic Scleroderma

Autoimmunity and Pregnancy
Antidepressants/Fetal P.H.
Preeclampsia

Congenital Heart Block in Fetuses
Male Infertility
Medications and Pregnancy

Scleroderma and Pregnancy
—Scleroderma Pregnancy Slide Show

Smoking and Pregnancy
Personal Stories
Related Information

Raynaud's

What is Raynaud's?
Diagnosis
Treatments

Medications
Improving Circulation
Prevention

Rewarming Tips
Heatsock Directions
Tips from Patients

Research
Patient Support
Patient Stories

Similar Skin Diseases

Skin Diseases Similar to Scleroderma (Main Menu)

Skin Diseases (Main Page)
About Dermatology
Acrokeratoelastoidosis
Atrophoderma Pierini/Pasini
Bullous Pemphigoid
CREST Syndrome
Dermatitis Artefacta
Diffuse Scleroderma
Eosinophilia Myalgia (EMS)

Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Graft-Versus-Host-Disease
Grzybowski Syndrome
Keloidal Scleroderma
Lichen Sclerosus
Linear Scleroderma
Limited Systemic Scleroderma
Lipodermatosclerosis
Mandibuloacral Dysplasia

Morphea
Myeloma (Bone Cancer)
Nephrogenic Fibrosing Derm
Overlap/UCTD/MCTD
Parry-Rombergs Syndrome
Pemphigus Vulgaris
POEMS
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Progeria

Pseudoscleroderma
Radiation Port Scleroderma
Scleredema Adultorum Buschke
Scleroderma
Scleroderma-Like
Scleromyxedema
Stiff Skin Syndrome
Vitiligo
Werner's Syndrome

Sjögren's Syndrome

What is Sjögren's?
Symptoms of Sjogren's
Diagnosis of Sjogren's
Similar & Overlaps

Treatments for Sjögren's
—Overview of Treatments
—Treatments for Dry Eyes
—Treatments for Dry Mouth

Sjogren's Research
—Overview of Research
—Antibodies
—Brain Involvement
—Causes

—Dry Eyes
Online Support
Personal Stories
Media Stories

Skeletal Involvement

Overview
Body Fat Composition
Bone Reabsorption
Erosive Arthropathy

Joint Contractures
Joints, Carpal Tunnel
Myositis (Muscle Inflammation)

Neurological
Transverse Myelitis

Patient Stories: Skeletal
Patient Stories: Osteoporosis

Skin and Hair

Association with Other Symptoms
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Calcinosis
Collagen, Face Lifts and Scleroderma

Digital (Finger) Ulcers
Edema (Swelling)
Elbow Tip Pain
Fibrosis (Tightening/Hardening)
Gangrene (Death of Tissue)

Hyperpigmentation
Itching
Microstomia
Neck Sign

Raynaud's
Rashes
Sclerodactyly
Telangiectasia
Xerosis (Dry Skin)

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