Diseases
raynaud's syndrome
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Overview
Raynaud's (ray-NOSE) disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow. This limits blood flow to affected areas, which is called vasospasm.
Symptoms
- cold fingers or toes.
- areas of skin that turn white then blue.
- depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see
- numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief.
Causes
- experts don't fully understand the cause of raynaud's attacks. but blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to react too strongly to cold temperatures or stress.
- causes of secondary raynaud's include: connective tissue diseases, or diseases of the arteries.
- carpal tunnel syndrome.
Risk factors
- sex. the condition affects more women than men.
- primary raynaud's often begins between the ages of 15 and 30.
- climate. the illness also is more common in people who live in colder climates.
Diagnosis
- signs and symptoms
- antinuclear antibodies test, also called an ana test.
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is raynaud's syndrome?
Raynaud's (ray-NOSE) disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow. This limits blood flow to affected areas, which is called vasospasm.
What are the symptoms of raynaud's syndrome?
cold fingers or toes., areas of skin that turn white then blue., depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see, numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief.
What causes raynaud's syndrome?
experts don't fully understand the cause of raynaud's attacks. but blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to react too strongly to cold temperatures or stress.; causes of secondary raynaud's include: connective tissue diseases, or diseases of the arteries.; carpal tunnel syndrome.
Which medicines are used for raynaud's syndrome?
naftidrofuryl
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