Title: CREST Syndrome - Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Self-Care Tips and Treatment | medcaretips.com
Headings: CREST Syndrome – Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Self-Care Tips and Treatment
CREST Syndrome – Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Self-Care Tips and Treatment
Clinical Features
Cause of CREST Syndrome
Risk Factors
Complications
Gastrointestinal complications
Lung complications
Heart Complications
Kidney complications
Ulcers on fingers and toes
Endocrinal complications
Other complications
Diagnosis and Investigations
Clinical evaluation
Autoantibody tests
Complete blood counts
Nonspecific indicators of inflammation
Serum calcium and phosphorus levels
Renal function tests
Thyroid function tests
X-ray of extremities
Doppler ultrasonography or angiography
Electromyogram/nerve conduction velocity test
Pulmonary function tests
Electrocardiography and Holter monitoring
Upper GI endoscopy, esophageal manometry, barium swallow studies
CT scan
Skin biopsy
Self –Care Tips
Keep warm
Quit smoking
Exercise regularly
Healthy eating habits
To prevent acid reflux
Take care of your skin
Practice good oral hygiene
Treatment
Medicinal treatment
Pain relief medication
Antibiotics
Antacids
Medicines to treat dry mouth
Immunosuppressive drugs
Penicillamine
Calcinosis
Raynaud’s phenomenon
E sophageal dysfunction
Sclerodactyly
Telangiectasias
Treatment of complications
References
About Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Content: Abnormal levels are seen in case of metabolic disturbances and used to differentiate these disorders from CREST syndrome. Renal function tests
To detect renal dysfunction and renal crisis
Thyroid function tests
To detect thyroid involvement. Thyroid disease is also a cause of edematous or thickened skin. X-ray of extremities
To detect calcinosis
Doppler ultrasonography or angiography
To detect blood vessel occlusion in the case of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Electromyogram/nerve conduction velocity test
In the case of suspected muscle involvement. Pulmonary function tests
Including spirometry to detect lung disorders. Electrocardiography and Holter monitoring
To detect heart diseases and arrhythmias. Upper GI endoscopy, esophageal manometry, barium swallow studies
To detect esophageal and intestinal disorders
CT scan
To detect interstitial lung disease
Skin biopsy
A tiny sample of the affected skin is removed and examined by a pathologist under a microscope to look for specif