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Depression
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Depression. Are you depressed mood most of
the day, nearly every day? Do you have insomnia nearly every
day? Do you have feelings of worthlessness or excessive or
inappropriate guilt nearly every day? If so, you may have
depression. You are not alone. Over 1 in 5 Americans will get
some form of depression in their lifetime. And, having a chronic
illness like scleroderma and lupus adds to the problem. Please
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Heart
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Heart. Autoimmune diseases can affect the
heart. Possible problems are Arrhythmias, Pericardial Effusion,
and Heart Failure. Not everyone with an autoimmune disease will
develop heart problems. It is important to discuss all symptoms
with your doctor. Please visit our Heart page of links.
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Kidneys
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Kidneys. Scleroderma renal crisis (high blood
pressure and kidney involvement) may occur to those with
systemic (diffuse) scleroderma. Kidney failure is also a
possibility, but if kidney functions are monitored, this
condition may caught and in many cases treated. Please visit our
Kidneys
page of links.
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Lungs
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Lungs. Systemic scleroderma can and will affect
the lungs. Possible pulmonary problems include: Pulmonary
Hypertension, Lung Abscesses, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aspiration
Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusions. Careful monitoring can detect
these problems early on. Please visit our Lungs page of links.
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Skin
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Skin involvement in scleroderma can be
non-existant or extreme. There are many symptoms that skin
involvement can take Some are, for example, finger ulcers,
edema, itching, rashes, telangiectasia, fibrosis and calcinosis.
Please visit our Skin page of links.
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