I want to know the name of the disease where people of same physical chars. of large gums, swollen cheeks?

Question

they are arthritic and have ulcers on the hand and painful joints, those afflicted look very similar to one another like those who have downs-syndrome do, what is the name of this disease, does anybody know??

Answer 1

I think the disease you're thinking of is Scleroderma.Scleroderma (sklere-o-DER-muh) is a rare, progressive disease that leads to hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues — the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. Scleroderma usually starts with a few dry patches of skin on the hands or face that begin getting thicker and harder. These patches then spread to other areas of the skin. In fact, scleroderma literally means "hard skin."

In some cases, scleroderma also affects the blood vessels and internal organs. Scleroderma is one of a group of arthritic conditions called connective tissue disorders. In these disorders, a person's antibodies are directed against his or her own tissues. That's why it's an autoimmune disease.

Signs and symptoms


Scleroderma
In addition to thickening and hardening of your skin, scleroderma can cause your skin to lose its elasticity and become shiny as it stretches across underlying bone. Other signs and symptoms may include:

Numbness, pain or color changes in your fingers, toes, cheeks, nose and ears, often brought on by cold or emotional distress (Raynaud's phenomenon)
Stiffness or PAIN in your joints and curling of your fingers
Digestive problems ranging from poor absorption of nutrients to delayed movement of food due to impaired muscular activity in your intestine
SORES over joints, such as your elbows and knuckles
Puffy hands and feet, particularly in the morning

Sjogrens syndrome presents with dry eyes and other connective tissues.

Answer 2

Start with Sjogern's Disease and go from there...........