Understanding Scleroderma: Risks, Treatments, and Support for Patients
Scleroderma The doctor would like to ask about my husband, who was diagnosed with scleroderma at Taichung Veterans General Hospital. His fingers have been persistently blackened and feel like frostbite, and he has lost strength in them. As he is a musician who needs to play the p...
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Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease characterized by skin hardening, with the exact cause still unclear. The disease is marked by excessive proliferation of connective tissue, leading to fibrosis in various parts of the body. This change most commonly occurs in the...[Read More] Understanding Scleroderma: Risks, Treatments, and Support for Patients
Understanding Sarcomatoid Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Sarcoma-like disease How is the diagnosis and treatment of sarcomatoid carcinoma established? Is it curable?
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Sarcoidosis is a chronic, idiopathic disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas that can affect multiple organ systems. It primarily occurs in young adults, with a peak incidence between the ages of 20 and 40, and has a similar prevalence in both males and females. The dise...[Read More] Understanding Sarcomatoid Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Confusion Over Rare Skin Condition: Seeking Answers from Multiple Specialists
The hematologist suspects that I have vasculitis, while the dermatologist suspects erythema nodosum? I have noticed swollen, red, and warm spots on my calves. They are inflamed! The smaller ones are about the size of a ten-dollar coin, while two areas are larger, roughly the size...
Dr. Lin Sixie reply Rare Disease
The symptoms you described are indeed more consistent with erythema nodosum. Its clinical presentation is often acute, painful, with poorly defined borders, and consists of non-ulcerative red nodules, typically found on the extensor surfaces of the lower limbs, and is more common...[Read More] Confusion Over Rare Skin Condition: Seeking Answers from Multiple Specialists
Understanding Scleroderma: Is It a Rare Disease and What to Watch For?
Inquiry about Scleroderma Is scleroderma considered a rare condition? What are the symptoms? What issues should be taken into consideration?
Dr. Lin Sixie reply Rare Disease
Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease, characterized by skin hardening, with its etiology still unclear. The disease is marked by excessive proliferation of connective tissue, leading to fibrosis in various parts of the body. This change most commonly occurs in the s...[Read More] Understanding Scleroderma: Is It a Rare Disease and What to Watch For?
Understanding Behçet's Disease: Genetic Risks and Symptoms to Watch For
Regarding Behçet's disease? Hello Dr. Lin: I have had poor health since childhood, and my mother suffers from Behçet's disease. She is very concerned that I may have inherited her condition. My first question is: Is this disease hereditary? I am now experiencing some si...
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Behçet's disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis, and arthritis. There have been reports suggesting a possible familial genetic predisposition. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a rheumat...[Read More] Understanding Behçet's Disease: Genetic Risks and Symptoms to Watch For
Managing Sleep Breathing Issues in Allergic Children: Effective Solutions
Children with allergies may experience difficulty breathing during sleep? Hello Doctor: My child is currently 4 years old and has a history of allergic conditions. He/she has loud and noisy breathing during sleep and often wakes up crying at night due to nasal congestion. He/she ...
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Your child may be suffering from allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis can be broadly classified into two types: seasonal allergic rhinitis, which occurs during the flowering season of plants, and perennial allergic rhinitis, which is associated with year-round allergens such as d...[Read More] Managing Sleep Breathing Issues in Allergic Children: Effective Solutions