Scleroderma Research Foundation’s Post

Most people living with scleroderma have mild to severe gastrointestinal problems. This can appear in many forms and involve different levels of risk, from simple indigestion to esophageal blockage. The GI tract in our body is involved in consuming and processing the food we eat and eliminating waste. In scleroderma, fibrosis (scarring) makes the walls of the gut thicker and the muscles don’t work as effectively. This affects the way food is moved through your body and digested and causes digestive problems. Some GI symptoms scleroderma patients may have include stomach pain, difficulty swallowing, and acid reflux, nausea, heartburn or indigestion, and changes in appetite. Fortunately, most symptoms can be managed with help from your healthcare team. The GI system is complex. Treating GI symptoms is important but diagnosis and treatment will differ according to the location of the symptom or problem. For more information about scleroderma complications and treatments, visit our website or link in bio: https://bit.ly/3u5AlOE #scleroderma #srfcure #sayscleroderma #sclerodermaresearch

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