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  1.        Scleroderma (Hidebound Skin, Progressive Systemic Sclerosis)
  2. SYMPTOMS may include the skin of the fingers gradually thickening, joint
  3. pain, most of the body skin becomes tight and shiny, heartburn, high blood
  4. pressure, heart rhythm abnormalities, regurgitation and pleurisy.
  5. CAUSES are unknown at this time. It is a chronic disease.
  6. TREATMENT. Consult your doctor immediately.
  7. .Blood vessel dilators, physiotherapy, antibiotics and other medication.