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Overview of Systemic Rheumatic Diseases
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Types
Symptoms
Muscle weakness
Joint aches and inflammation
Internal organ problems
Skin changes
Diagnosis
Blood tests
Electromyography and imaging tests
Biopsy
Other tests
Treatment
Prognosis
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Relapsing Polychondritis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Sjögren Syndrome
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Established criteria
Tear and saliva tests
Blood tests
Treatment
Prognosis
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Cutaneous lupus
Symptoms
Joint problems
Skin and mucous membrane problems
Lung problems
Heart problems
Lymph node and spleen problems
Nervous system problems
Kidney problems
Blood problems
Gastrointestinal tract problems
Pregnancy problems
Diagnosis
Laboratory tests
Treatment
Mild to moderate lupus
Severe lupus
Maintenance medications
Other medical conditions and pregnancy
Prognosis
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Systemic Sclerosis
Symptoms
Skin changes
Joint changes
Gastrointestinal system changes
Lung and heart changes
Kidney changes
CREST syndrome
Diagnosis
Treatment
Skin and joint problems
Gastrointestinal problems
Lung and heart problems
Kidney problems
Prognosis
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