Best Doctors for Scleroderma Treatment in Vijayawada

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition in which the skin and other tissues become thicker and more fibrous than usual due to increased production of collagen. Scleroderma is categorized into a wide variety of conditions, such as localized scleroderma, systemic sclerosis, diffuse sclerosis, which affects the chest, thighs, abdomen, arms, legs, or face, spine sclerosis, and limited sclerosis. The primary signs of scleroderma are stiffness, joint pain, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. The risk factors of scleroderma are high in females who are between thirty and fifty years of age. The common symptoms of scleroderma include stiffness and loss of mobility of joints, coughing and shortness of breath, numbness and swelling in hands and feet, difficulty in swallowing, bloating, heartburn, abnormal heartbeats, constipation, diarrhea, fluid buildup around the heart, kidney failure, fibrosis, vaginal dryness, and erectile dysfunction. The management of scleroderma involves various methods like immunosuppressants, medicines to manage symptoms, light therapy, skin treatments, stem cell transplants, and physical therapy.