Scleroderma
Alternate Names : Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known way to prevent scleroderma.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
There is no cure for scleroderma at this time. In a minority of people, problems involving the organs can cause:
high blood pressure
kidney failure
lung problems
malnutrition
Death may result from gastrointestinal, heart, kidney, or lung involvement.
What are the risks to others?
Scleroderma is not contagious and poses no risk to others.
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