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Hardening Connective Tissue – The Disease of Scleroderma
A systemic sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues and can have severe consequences for the lives of those affected. During this disease, the connective tissues thicken and scar, which can impact the functioning of various organ systems, such as the lungs, heart, kidneys, and digestive system. The appearance of sclerosis not only deteriorates health but can also threaten the quality of life. Estimates of the prevalence of the disease suggest that approximately 2.5 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with scleroderma, but due to the diversity of symptoms, many cases are misdiagnosed. This means that the actual number of affected individuals is likely even…