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Team A

Outline: Scleroderma

I. Intro- Scleroderma

* autoimmune disorder

* connective tissue disease

* sclera / derma

* Hard

* Skin, skin disease

II. Body-What is Scleroderma?

a. V

V

Causes and Risks

* Unknown

* Death

* Long term symptoms

* Cancer

* Kidney Failure

* Heart Failure

* Blood/Lung pressure

b. Diagnosis Information

* Blood tests

* Skin biopsy

* Xray, CTscan

c. Treatment Options

* No treatment

* Control symptoms

* Treat specific symptoms

d. Prevention Options

* No known prevention

* Exposure

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III. Environmental Risks

IV. Controllable / uncontrollable risk factors

* African-American have a higher rate of diffuse scleroderma

* Systemic scleroderma usually develops between the ages of 35 and 55

* Scleroderma is known right times higher in women than men.

V. Immune System

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Triggers other cells to produce too much collagen (a protein)

* Causes hardening and thickening to the skin and organs

* Affects lungs, kidneys, heart , blood vessels, muscles and joints

* Life threatening

VI. Community Resources

a. Scleroderma Foundation Support Community

i. Community for people with Scleroderma

ii. Start a discussion with others and comment other peoples posts

b. Twitter

c. Facebook

VII. Guidelines for wise health care decisions

a. There is no treatment or prevention of Scleroderma

b. Only tips to help manage symptoms

VIII. Patient Information

a. B

B

There is no other health care alternative for these patients

b. Again just tips on how to help manage the symptoms

c. Visiting websites mentioned above is a good way to get other peoples suggestions as well.

IX. References

* https://www.inspire.com/groups/scleroderma-foundation/discussion/disability-resources-and-information/

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