Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are extremely common. However, on rare occasions, people thought to have a functional GI disorder can develop progressive GI symptoms from another underlying condition. This is truly rare, but when symptoms do not respond as expected, or if symptoms get worse and worse despite a clinician’s best efforts, it may be worth considering other things.
Scleroderma is one of many different conditions that can affect the GI tract. Most people with progressive GI symptoms do not have scleroderma, but some individuals with early scleroderma may have typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), like bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, and other GI conditions.
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