What are some of the symptoms Scleroderma?

Early symptoms of scleroderma can include:

- Raynaud's phenomenon, which is characterized by discoloration and numbness in the fingers and toes when exposed to cold

- Joint pain

- Muscle weakness

- Fatigue

- Weight loss

- Skin thickening and hardening

- Skin discoloration

- Swelling in the hands and feet

- Dry mouth

- Heartburn

- Abdominal pain

- Diarrhea

- Constipation

- Difficulty breathing

- Kidney problems

- Lung problems

- Nerve damage

- Vision problems

Advanced symptoms of scleroderma can include:

- Scarring of the lungs

- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)

- Heart failure

- Kidney failure

- Stroke

- Sepsis (a life-threatening infection)