DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome.

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Iโ€™m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease. Albany Democrat-Herald: To Your Good Health: How to handle the diagnosis of CREST syndrome DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome.

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I'm finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease. To Your Good Health: How to handle the diagnosis of CREST syndrome Detroit News: Dr. Roach: How to handle the diagnosis of CREST syndrome Medical News Today: What is CREST syndrome? All you need to know CREST syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the connective tissues. The word CREST is an acronym for the conditions five main features.

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CREST syndrome affects various systems in the body, ... CREST syndrome, or limited systemic sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disease that causes changes and scarring of the body's blood vessels and connective tissues. The acronym CREST stands for the main ...