How To Diagnose Internal Scleroderma?

Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017

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Question : How do you know for sure if you have internal Scleraderma or not? I have two drs that feel as though I have it and one not so sure

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As discussed in details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted your history about Endoscopy and gastric emptying test, blood work and they tell you that you have all symptoms of - internal scleroderma -wants to know how to be sure about it- 2 Doctors feel so...
Only biopsy and/or MRI/CT scan can tell you this for sure. You can discuss it with Radiologist, I am also consulting my Radiologist.
Please insist for the investigations to get the correct diagnosis.

I hope this answers your specific query, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communications so that we can discuss further.

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