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Drugs used to treat scleroderma include: Corticosteroids; Immunosuppressants (Methotrexate, Cytoxan; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs. Other treatments for specific symptoms may include: Antacids for heartburn; Blood pressure medications (particularly ACE i...[read article]
Treatment News for Scleroderma
- Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study
THURSDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that black patients with scleroderma have mo...
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TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that the cancer drug Gleevec may benefit ...
Tests for Scleroderma
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The antinuclear antibody panel is a blood test that looks at antinuclear antibodies (ANA. Antinuclear antibodies are substances produced by the immune system that a... More
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Centromere Antibody Test
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Sjogrens Syndrome A Antibody Measurement
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Sjogrens Syndrome B Antibody Measurement
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Anti-Topoisomerase I (anti-Scl-70) Test
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Smith Antibody Test
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a sp... More
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Extractable Nuclear Antigen Antibody Test
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Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Antibody Level Test
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Total Immunoglobulin Test
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These tests evaluate the immune system, whose function is to defend the body against such invaders as bacteria and viruses. The immune system also plays a role in t... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness. More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Medical Procedures for Scleroderma
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Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or... More
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
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Surgical Procedures for Scleroderma
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Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic p... More
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Digital Sympathectomy
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Release of Contracture of Hand
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Prescribed Medications for Scleroderma
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More
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BOSENTAN (boe SEN tan) is used to treat a serious heart and lung disorder called primary pulmonary hypertension. This medicine may help to increase your ability to ... More
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CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (sye kloe FOSS fa mide) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like lymph... More
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METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stoma... More
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MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (mye koe FEN oh late MOE fe til) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
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PENICILLAMINE (pen uh SIL uh meen) binds with heavy metals and cystine in the body. It is used to treat Wilson's disease and cystinuria. It is also used to tre... More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Scleroderma What's this?
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (C 2 H 6 OS), or DMSO, is a sulfur-containing organic compound. DMSO occurs naturally in vegetables, fruits, grains, and animal products. DMSO wa... More
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Alternative Procedures for Scleroderma What's this?
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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod... More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
