Title: What Are the Symptoms of CREST Syndrome?
Headings: What Are the Symptoms of CREST Syndrome?
What Are the Symptoms of CREST Syndrome?
What Is CREST Syndrome?
What Are Signs and Symptoms of CREST Syndrome?
What Causes CREST Syndrome?
How Do Doctors Diagnose CREST Syndrome?
What Is the Treatment for CREST Syndrome?
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Content: Signs and symptoms of CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma) include the following: Calcinosis, or calcium deposits in the connective tissues
Calcium deposits can be tender and painful. Deposits may become ulcerated, have a white chalky substance drain from them, and secondary infection can occur. There may be inflammation at the site of the calcinosis. In rare cases, calcifications may occur near the spine, causing local pain, nerve pain (radiculopathy), and diffuse weakness. Raynaud's phenomenon affects the blood vessels in the hands and feet, causing them to turn white then blue and feel cold and go numb in response to cold temperatures, stress, and anxiety. Over time, skin of the hands and feet thickens, and fingers become puffy. Esophageal dysfunction
Difficulty swallowing
Abnormal narrowing of esophagus (strictures)
Erosive esophagitis /Barrett's esophagitis
Symptoms of heartburn / gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD)
Sclerodactyly
First stage (edematous phase): puffy, swollen fingers and morning stiffness/ joint pain in hands
Second stage (indurative phase): Thickened and tight skin develops on the fingers and toes, along with itching, redness may be present, skin looks tight and shiny, and skin creases disappear
Late stage (atrophic phase):