In the 'Symptoms - Immune System' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about scleroderma:
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Have you been diagnosed with scleroderma?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably/minor episode now resolved" |
History of scleroderma |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode now resolved" |
History of scleroderma |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Scleroderma |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Scleroderma |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Condition |
Comment |
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Scleroderma |
(Obvious connection) |
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GLOSSARY
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
An autoimmune disease of the connective tissue, characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body. This leads to thickness and firmness of involved areas.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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