CREST Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Verywell …
2023年7月13日 · CREST syndrome is a connective tissue disorder and a limited form of systemic sclerosis. CREST is the acronym for its clinical features: calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia.
What is crest syndrome? Symptoms and treatment - Medical News Today
2022年12月23日 · The symptoms of CREST syndrome can vary depending on the affected organs. Aside from the five clinical elements mentioned above, common symptoms include : swelling and stiffness in the...
CREST Syndrome and Scleroderma - WebMD
2024年8月31日 · Some people have a type of scleroderma called CREST syndrome (or limited scleroderma). The good news is that your doctor can help you manage your symptoms, prevent complications, and feel...
CREST Syndrome - Stanford Health Care
CREST syndrome is characterized by: Raynaud's phenomenon: A condition in which the blood vessels of the fingers and toes spasm when triggered by factors, such as cold, stress or illness. Cold, painful or numb fingers and toes result, which in severe cases may become gangrenous. Learn more about Raynaud's phenomenon.
CREST syndrome - Wikipedia
CREST syndrome, also known as the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis (lcSSc), is a multisystem connective tissue disorder. The acronym "CREST" refers to the five main features: calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. [2]
Understanding CREST Syndrome - Saint Luke's Health System
CREST stands for its group of symptoms. These are calcinosis, Raynaud syndrome, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. These symptoms tend to develop over time. You may first notice changes to your skin on your hands, legs, and face.
CREST Syndrome - Treatment and Symptoms - Autoimmune …
CREST Syndrome Symptoms. There is a wide range of symptoms included in CREST Syndrome. Depending on the severity, most or all of the symptoms could be displayed: Tight, hardened skin. In limited scleroderma, skin changes typically affect only the lower arms and legs, including fingers and toes, and sometimes the face and neck.
What is CREST Syndrome? - Summit Rheumatology
The most common symptoms of CREST syndrome are symptoms associated with the 5 key features of the disease: calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia:
What Are the Symptoms of CREST Syndrome? - eMedicineHealth
CREST syndrome is a connective tissue disease that causes calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. Other signs and symptoms include joint pain, liver disease, and heart problems.
CREST syndrome - Autoimmune Association
CREST syndrome is an acronym for calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. It is a variant of the two groups of scleroderma, localized and systemic.