Behandelingen voor systemische sclerose
We don’t have a cure yet for scleroderma. But treatment aims to manage your symptoms, and to limit damage to your tissues and organs.
A variety of medications can help control scleroderma symptoms and help prevent complications.
To accomplish this, these drugs may:
Dilate blood vessels
Blood pressure medications that dilate blood vessels may help prevent lung and kidney problems and may help treat Raynaud’s disease.
Suppress the immune system
Drugs that suppress the immune system, such as those taken after organ transplants, may help reduce scleroderma symptoms.
Reduce stomach acid
Medications such as omeprazole (Prilosec) can relieve symptoms of acid reflux.
Prevent infections
Antibiotic ointment, cleaning and protection from the cold may help prevent infection of fingertip ulcers caused by Raynaud’s disease. Regular influenza and pneumonia vaccinations can help protect lungs that have been damaged by scleroderma.
Relieve pain
If over-the-counter pain relievers don’t help enough, you can ask your doctor to prescribe stronger medications.
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