10 Scleroderma Facts

According to the American College of Rhematology here are some scleroderma facts you should know about:

1. Scleroderma is different from one patient to another.

Throughout June, our resident blogger and scleroderma patient, Nicola Whitehill, posted daily information and facts on scleroderma to celebrate the Scleroderma Awareness Month.

Read all Nicola’s Scleroderma Awareness Month articles here.

2. Scleroderma may not be visible to the naked eye.

Bob Saget is a well-recognized comedian, TV host, and actor. But what one might not know is that he is also an advocate for scleroderma.

How and why did he become involved with scleroderma?

3. In the U.S., between 75,000 to 100,000 people have scleroderma

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, while there is no proven cure for scleroderma, much can be done to prevent, minimize or alleviate its effects and symptoms. 

4. This disease attacks mostly women between 30 and 50-years-old.

Throughout June, our resident blogger and scleroderma patient, Nicola Whitehill, posted daily information and facts on scleroderma to celebrate the Scleroderma Awareness Month.

Read all Nicola’s Scleroderma Awareness Month articles here.

5. Some symptoms such as Raynaud’s phenomenon, skin problems and heartburn can be eased considerably with the aid of medication or some changes to the patient’s lifestyle.

Learn more about the study that demonstrates the benefits of medical nutrition therapy intervention in SSc patients with gastrointestinal involvement.

6. There is currently no known cure for scleroderma.

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, while there is no proven cure for scleroderma, much can be done to prevent, minimize or alleviate its effects and symptoms. 

7. There are effective treatments accessible for patients who also suffer from acute kidney disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung inflammation and gastrointestinal problems.

Learn more about the study that demonstrates the benefits of medical nutrition therapy intervention in SSc patients with gastrointestinal involvement.

8. Organ involvement should be recognized early and treated in order to prevent some irreversible damages.

Did you know that systemic sclerosis patients are likely to develop micronutrient deficiencies?

9. Patients should see specialized doctors and physicians to take care of each aspect of this complex condition.

Here’s an inspiring story from a chronic illness patient. Wyatt Wright a.k.a (Wyatt The Warrior),  a 9-year-old young man diagnosed with localized scleroderma (linear) at the age of 8.

10. Although the cause of this disease remains unknown, there is promising research being done in the relationship between scleroderma and the immune system.

Learn more about the study that demonstrates the benefits of medical nutrition therapy intervention in SSc patients with gastrointestinal involvement.

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