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: Other symptoms of CREST syndrome include the following: Joint pain
Muscle weakness
Heart problems
Pulmonary hypertension
Early symptoms include shortness of breath on exertion and cough. Heart problems (rare)
Symptoms include shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, palpitations, irregular heartbeats ( arrhythmia ), and conduction abnormalities. Liver disease ( primary biliary cirrhosis)
Kidney problems (rare)
High blood pressure ( hypertension ), renal failure, and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Nerve entrapment syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Autonomic dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract
Sicca symptoms such as dry eyes, dry mouth, and arthritis
Increased risk of cancer, particularly lung cancer
What Causes CREST Syndrome? The cause of CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma) is unknown. Risk factors for developing CREST syndrome include the following: Genetics
Female gender
Ethnicity: It affects blacks and native Americans more than whites. Environmental factors
Exposure to certain toxins such as polyvinyl chloride, benzene, silica, trichloroethylene, synthetic adhesives, solvents (including chlorinated solvents, aromatic solvents, white spirit, toluene, trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, vinyl chloride, and cleaning products)
L-tryptophan and rapeseed oil exposure
Certain occupations including female teachers, female textile workers, and construction workers
Use of vibrating tools
How Do Doctors Diagnose CREST Syndrome? Tests used to diagnose CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma) include
ANAs,
anticentromere antibodies,
serum calcium and phosphorus levels, and
thyrotropin level.