Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
CR(E)ST syndrome
Serious
ICD-10: M34 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: க்ரெஸ்ட் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: క్రెస్ట్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: ক্রেস্ট সিন্ড্রোম · मराठी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: ક્રેસ્ટ સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
An autoimmune condition that is a limited form of scleroderma, mainly affecting the skin, blood vessels, and digestive system. The name stands for Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysfunction, Sclerodactyly, and Telangiectasia. While chronic, it progresses slowly and with proper management, most patients maintain good quality of life.
Common symptoms
tight skin on fingers
calcium deposits under skin
Raynaud's phenomenon
difficulty swallowing
heartburn
red spots on skin
When to see a doctor: within days for diagnosis; ongoing specialist care needed
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · त्वचा कठोरता रोग · स्क्लेरोडर्मा · उंगलियों की त्वचा सख्त |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | க்ரெஸ்ட் நோய் · தோல் இறுக்கம் நோய் · ஸ்க்லிரோடெர்மா · விரல் தோல் கடினம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕ್ರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · ಚರ್ಮ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ ರೋಗ · ಸ್ಕ್ಲೆರೋಡರ್ಮಾ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | క్రెస్ట్ సిండ్రోమ్ · చర్మం గట్టిపడటం · స్క్లెరోడెర్మా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ক্রেস্ট সিন্ড্রোম · ত্বক শক্ত হওয়া রোগ · স্ক্লেরোডার্মা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · त्वचा कडक होणे · स्क्लेरोडर्मा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ક્રેસ્ટ સિન્ડ્રોમ · ચામડી કડક થવી · સ્ક્લેરોડર્મા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of CR(E)ST syndrome?
tight skin on fingers, calcium deposits under skin, Raynaud's phenomenon, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, red spots on skin.
When should I see a doctor?
within days for diagnosis; ongoing specialist care needed
Is CR(E)ST syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is CR(E)ST syndrome?
Severity is classified as Serious. within days for diagnosis; ongoing specialist care needed.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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