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Systemic sclerosis (systemic scleroderma)
Is a multisystem disease that results in fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in association with autoimmune changes. These lead to breakdown of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles and internal organs (e.g. digestive tract, heart, lungs and kidneys).
Symptoms:
- Hair loss
- Small, dilated blood vessels under the skin’s surface
- Joint pain
- Shortness of breath
- A dry cough
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Difficulty swallowing
- Esophageal reflux
- Abdominal bloating after meals
Preliminary plan:
- Dermatologist appointment
- General practitioner appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Stool analysis - Protozoans and Helminths (microscopy)
- Blood test:
- Urea (BUN)
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)
- Bilirubin (total, direct)
- Joint X-ray
- Kidney ultrasound
- ECG
- Echocardiography
- Chest X-ray