What does Andy mean? Andy [andy] as a name for girls has its root in Greek, and the meaning of the name Andy is manly, virile. Andy is an alternate form of Andrea (Greek): from the word andreia. Associated with: greek.
Reasons For Conducting a Scleroderma Blood Test. Tests for scleroderma become even more important as it might be mistaken for arthritis or lupus. This disease can lead to serious health conditions and thus, diagnosing the same is of crucial importance.
1 Kidney complications. 2  When scleroderma affects the kidneys, there may be a rise in blood pressure and protein levels in the urine. 3  More serious complications include a renal crisis with a sudden increase in blood pressure and rapid kidney failure.