Symptoms related to gastrointestinal tract involvement and low muscularity in systemic sclerosis

Abstract

In SSc, low FFMI is associated with symptoms related to GIT involvement, in particular with distension/bloating. Key Points • FFMI is associated with symptoms related to GIT involvement. • Low FFMI is associated with symptoms related to UCLA distention/bloating. • Malnutrition is not associated with symptoms related to GIT involvement.