What Is Scleroderma?
4. Other Diseases Associated with Scleroderma
Scleroderma is sometimes linked to other health conditions including cardiac problems such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and tachycardia or bradycardia. These conditions may arise due to inflammation in the lining of the heart. This can lead to chest pain and fluid accumulation around the heart.
Dry mouth can lead to dental problems, and the condition may worsen and cause the mouth to become smaller, such that dental care becomes difficult. Different kinds of sexual problems may also occur including erectile dysfunction in men and vaginal dryness and constricted vaginal opening in women. Other conditions like hypothyroidism may also occur leading to a significant decrease in the rate of metabolism.
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