10 Scleroderma Symptoms
Symptom #9: Genital & Urinary Problems
The same way this condition occurs in other parts of the body, scleroderma symptoms may affect the genital and urinary tracts. Patients with scleroderma can exhibit bladder fibrosis (infiltration of the bladder with fibrotic tissue), which may present with micro-hematuria or the microscopic presence of blood in the urine.
In men, scleroderma can lead to erectile dysfunction and difficulties during urination; while in women, scleroderma can cause vaginal mucosal inflammation and dryness. These can lead to vaginal narrowing, possibly making intercourse painful for the patient.
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