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10 Symptoms of Scleroderma

Esophageal Issues

Esophageal issues can happen in many cases of scleroderma. Heartburn is the most common of these. It can be described as the feeling of burning behind your breast bone. The cause is that acid can back up or reflux up your esophagus from your stomach and irritate this part. Other common esophageal problems include shortness of breath, asthma, mouth ulcers, trouble swallowing, persistent chest pain, dry cough, acid taste inside the mouth, as well as recurrent hoarseness.[3]