Search Results for: scleroderma

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  A Hardening of the Skin: What Is Scleroderma?

  June 15, 2017

  Scleroderma is a chronic skin disease that can lead to hard, tightened skin. Nearly 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: immune conditions, scleroderma, skin conditions

  

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  What to Know About Rheumatic Disease in Pregnancy

  January 17, 2023

  A rheumatic disease adds challenges to pregnancy. Learn about rheumatic disease in pregnancy and how to keep yourself and your baby healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Understanding the Lung Transplant Process: A Conversation With Dr. Hage

  October 26, 2022

  For people with severe lung disease, a lung transplant can save lives — and it's possibly their only treatment option.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

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  Living With Pulmonary Hypertension

  August 2, 2022

  Pulmonary hypertension is serious and can be deadly, but treatments can help manage it. Learn about living with PAH.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z

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  Raynaud’s Syndrome is More Than Just a Case of Cold Feet

  January 10, 2019

  If you’ve noticed that cold weather causes a sting to your nose or a bite to your toes while traveling over the river and through the wood this season, the pain could be telling you something.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cold feet, raynaud's syndrome, rheumatology

  

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  Are You a Candidate for a Lung Transplant?

  October 12, 2018

  You should find out whether you're a candidate for a lung transplant relatively early in your disease by undergoing an evaluation.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

  Tagged with: cardiothoracic surgery, lung disease, lung transplant, organ transplant, transplant, transplant evaluation

  

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  Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?

  June 13, 2023

  Circulation problems may be the culprit of your cold hands and feet. If you're always cold, learn why and what you can do to warm up.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Buerger's disease, cold hands and feet, Peripheral artery disease, Raynaud's disease

  

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  What Is Lupus? Learn About This Puzzling Autoimmune Disorder

  October 4, 2021

  Lupus can be a tricky condition to identify. It is an autoimmune disorder that mostly affects women. Learn more about this disorder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia, Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

  

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  What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?

  April 1, 2014

  Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lung's blood vessels. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension symptoms and treatment options.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: chest pain, cough, fatigue, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, Lightheadedness, lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, shortness of breath