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Extractions: Reprinted July 1993 What is Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder of the small blood vessels that feed the skin. During an attack of Raynaud's, these arteries contract briefly, limiting blood flow. This is called a vasospasm. Deprived of the blood's oxygen, the skin first turns white then blue. The skin turns red as the arteries relax and blood flows again. Extremities hands and feet are most commonly affected, but Raynaud's can attack other areas such as the nose and ears. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include changes in skin color (white to blue to red) and skin temperature (the affected area feels cooler). Usually there is no pain, but it is common for the affected area to feel numb or prickly, as if it has fallen asleep. What causes Raynaud's? Doctors do not completely understand the cause of Raynaud's, but they believe the body's blood vessels overreact to cold. When the body is exposed to cold, the hands and feet lose heat rapidly. To conserve heat, the body reduces the amount of blood flowing to these areas by narrowing the small arteries that supply them with blood. In persons with Raynaud's, these small blood vessels overrespond to cold. For example, reaching into a refrigerator may trigger an attack. Cold temperatures are more likely to provoke an attack when the individual is physically or emotionally stressed. For some persons, exposure to cold is not even necessary; stress alone causes vessels to narrow.
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Extractions: Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition that causes a loss of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose or ears. The affected areas turn white from the lack of circulation, then blue and cold, and finally numb. When the attack subsides, the affected parts may turn red and may throb, tingle or swell. Raynaud's phenomenon may be accompanied by other diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and forms of vascular irritation and obstruction. Millions of people in the United States live with the condition of Raynaud's phenomenon. The condition is more common in women than in men. In its mild form, the symptoms can be frightening and a nuisance. In its severe form, the symptoms can be painful and disabling. When accompanied or complicated by other diseases, the symptoms can become crippling, and may eventually lead to ulceration, gangrene and, in very severe cases, amputation of the affected digits. What to do?
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Extractions: Printer Friendly Version It has been reported by several sources one being the Scleroderma Research Foundation that between 90 to 95 percent of people with scleroderma also suffer with raynaud's phenomenon. However only approximately 5 to 20 percent of those people who have raynaud's phenomenon get scleroderma. This means that a lot of people in the population have raynaud's and never get an autoimmune disease such as scleroderma. However, the majority of people with scleroderma deal with raynaud's. There are two forms of this condition. One is called Primary Raynaud's Disease and this is the form that someone would have that doesn't get another disease. When someone with another disease has raynaud's it then is referred to as Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon. In Raynaud's phenomenon a person may first notice that when their hands are exposed to cool temperatures or when they are experiencing stress that their hands hurt and at times become numb and discolored. The most common area that experiences raynaud's spasms is the hands but some people experience them in their feet, on their face in places such as the nose and cheek and some have reported a problem with their ears having raynaud's spasms. What is happening is that the blood vessels are constricting and cutting off the blood flow to the extremities. This lack of blood flow is resulting in numbness and the discoloration. When the spasm first begins you may see the discoloration appear bluish or as if you had dipped that area into ink. Then you may see it progress to a white translucent color. This stage of the spasm is considered to be the most dangerous and when the risk of tissue damage is at its highest. When the hands are warmed up and/or the spasm is relieved you will begin to see the color change to a reddish and sometimes a shade of purple before returning closer to your natural skin tone.
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Extractions: Raynaud's is named for the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who first recognized the condition in 1862. The disease causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. Typically, the affected area turns white, then blue, then bright red over the course of the attack. There may be associated tingling, swelling, or painful throbbing. The attacks may last from minutes to hours. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene. Raynaud's can occur as a "primary" disease; that is, with no associated disorder. It can also occur as a "secondary" condition of other diseases, such as scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some workers have been known to develop Raynaud's because of prolonged use of vibrating tools. Most treatment to date has centered around minimizing or preventing exposure to cold, although use of biofeedback, vasodilating medications and other methods are helpful to some. Approximately 5-10 percent of all Americans suffer from Raynaud's, but only one out of five sufferers seeks treatment. Both men and women suffer from Raynaud's, but women are nine times more likely to be affected. Some researchers estimate as many as 20% of all women in their childbearing years have Raynaud's.
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USbased support group for sufferers of this condition.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Raynaud s phenomenonIf your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperaturesdrop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon.
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Extractions: If your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperatures drop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon. If holding an iced drink causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you are probably one of an estimated 28 million people in the US alone who have Raynaud's phenomenon. If air conditioned rooms or putting your hands in the freezer cause your toes and fingers to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud's spasm. The Raynaud's Association is here to help. In fact, the founder of this non-profit organization and all its officers are Raynaud's sufferers. We know the pain and frustration Raynaud's causes. It can inhibit lifestyle and leisure pursuits, hinder the ability to perform various jobs, and affect relationships with others who are unsympathetic and uneducated about the condition. Moving to a warmer climate is not a solution. Air conditioning can prompt a Raynaud's attack just as readily as a few minutes in a snowstorm.
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Raynaud's Disease or Phenomenom. Raynaud's phenomenon is a circulatory disorder thatresults in the hands, and sometimes feet, being hypersensitive to the cold.
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Extractions: Raynaud's Disease or Phenomenom Raynaud's phenomenon is a circulatory disorder that results in the hands, and sometimes feet, being hypersensitive to the cold. When the hands are exposed to cold temperatures, the small arteries that supply the toes and fingers suddenly contract and go into spasm. As a result, the fingers and toes are deprived of adequate amounts of oxygenated blood, and become whitish or bluish in color. The symptoms come on quickly, and may also be triggered by emotional stress . Over time, the condition may result in a general shrinkage of the affected area. Ultimately, ulcers may form, damaging the tissues and resulting in chronic infection under and around the fingernails and toenails. In severe cases, gangrene may result from prolonged and persistent contraction of the arteries. ... more Nutrient / Supplement Importance Helpful notes B vitamin complex the B vitamin family aids with blood circulation, are needed for good metabolism, and they also helps with stress and emotional related problems. Essential fatty acids aid in improving blood circulation and are required for good heart and cardiovascular health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. (see Advanced Omega)
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toes. Blanching represents the ischemic (lack of adequate blood flow)phase of the phenomenon, caused by digital artery vasospasm.
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Extractions: Raynaud's Disease - Cold Hands Definition Etiology Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis ... Treatment Definition Episodic vasospasm (constriction of small arteries) of the digits. It is characterized by digital blanching, cyanosis(blue), and rubor (red) after cold exposure and rewarming and can also be induced by anxiety or stress. This condition is primarily confined to the fingers and toes. Blanching represents the ischemic (lack of adequate blood flow) phase of the phenomenon, caused by digital artery vasospasm. Cyanosis results from deoxygenated blood in capillaries and venules (small veins). Upon rewarming and resolution of the digital vasospasm, a hyperemic phase ensues, causing the digits to appear red. Raynaud's can be a primary or secondary disorder. Primary Raynaud's phenomenon is also called Raynaud's disease. Criteria for Raynaud's disease include episodic digital ischemia, absence of arterial occlusion, bilateral distribution, absence of symptoms or signs of other diseases that also cause Raynaud's phenomenon, and duration of symptoms for 2 years or longer. Most people with Raynaud's disease develop symptoms before they reach 40 years of age. It can occur in young children. Raynaud's disease affects women three to five times more frequently than men. The prevalence is lower in warm climates than in cold climates.
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Extractions: Symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon Importance of Raynaud's phenomenon Primary versus secondary Raynaud's phenomenon Conditions associated with secondary Raynaud's Diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon Treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon It is unknown why some persons develop Raynaud's phenomenon while others do not. At least one study suggests that women taking estrogen (for example, Premarin) without progesterone (for example, Provera) are at greater risk for Raynaud's. However, the problem may lie both in the blood vessels themselves as well as with the nerves that go to the blood vessels. At first, physicians may not be able to tell which persons with Raynaud's phenomenon will develop a connective tissue disease. Yet, there may be clues that help in making that prediction. For example, puffiness in the fingers, skin ulcers or abnormalities in the small blood vessels (capillaries) next to the fingernails help identify those individuals destined to develop scleroderma. Blood tests to detect autoantibodies also may be useful in identifying persons likely to get arthritis. Persons having had severe frost bite or chronic, unprotected exposure to cold temperatures are at greater risk for Raynaud's phenomenon. Ten to fifteen percent of persons who have outdoor occupations with daily exposures to cold temperatures develop Raynaud's phenomenon. This figure goes up to almost 50% for persons who work in jobs requiring chronic exposure to ice (such as those working with frozen fish). It is unclear whether it is the exposure to the cold or whether it is the repeated cycle of getting cold followed by warming that contributes to Raynaud's. Occupations requiring exposure to polyvinyl chloride and nitroglycerine also have been implicated in the occurrence of Raynaud's phenomenon.
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Raynaud's phenomenon. Definition. Finally, the blood vessels reopen, causinga local flushing phenomenon, which turns the digit(s) red.
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What Is Raynaud's?
Facts About Raynaud's phenomenon NIH. Raynaud's Disease and phenomenonMerck Manual. Raynaud phenomenon eMedicine Journal. Raynaud's
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Extractions: The International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Now Available in 18 Languages: Bahasa Malaysia Chinese Deutsche (German) English ... Worldwide Support Groups Select Medical Topic Here What is Scleroderma? Causes of Scleroderma Difficult Diagnosis Types of Scleroderma Localized: - Linear Scleroderma - Morphea Scleroderma - Juvenile Scleroderma Systemic: - CREST Syndrome - Diffuse Scleroderma - Limited Scleroderma - Overlap/MCTD/UCTD Photos of Scleroderma Symptoms Scleroderma Specialists Scleroderma Registries U.K. Registry Ineffective or Unproven Alternative Medicine Scleroderma Symptoms Cardiac (Heart) Dental/Mouth Gastrointestinal Liver Pulmonary (Lungs) Raynaud's (Cold Hands/Feet) Renal (Kidney) Calcinosis Fibrosis (Hardening) Telangiectasia (Spider Veins) Xerosis (Dry Skin) SIMILAR TO SCLERODERMA Arthritis/Dermatology (General) Atrophoderma of Pierini/Pasini Eosinophilic Fasciitis Eosinophilia-Myalgia (EMS) Glossary of Skin Disorders Lichen Sclerosis
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Extractions: Raynaud's Phenomenon R aynaud's Phenomenon. is a condition in which poor blood flow results in discomfort and skin colour changes in affected parts of the body. If left untreated or uncontrolled, it can affect fingers, toes, ears, nose, nipples and knees. There is no cure, but it can be controlled in most cases. Secondary Raynaud's may occur by itself or along with other diseases such as: Primary Raynaud's usually affects both hands and both feet, and the cause is not known for certain. Secondary Raynaud's usually affects either both hands or both feet. Causes of secondary Raynaud's can be identified. Smoking is one cause. Some drugs may also cause this form of Raynaud's phenomenon. These include: Some heart and blood medications.
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Raynaud's phenomenon. A second syndrome, occurring in fewer than 5 percent of mycoplasmal pneumonia patients, is Raynaud's phenomenon.
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Extractions: ENTRANCE HOME LINKS FUN STUFF ... SEARCH RAYNAUD'S AND MYCOPLASMAL PNEUMONIA Raynaud's Phenomenon. A second syndrome, occurring in fewer than 5 per cent of mycoplasmal pneumonia patients, is Raynaud's phenomenon. This consists of painful blanching of the distal parts of fingers and toes upon exposure to cold and may occur whether or not the patient has a history of Raynaud's phenomenon unrelated to mycoplasmal infection. The pathogenesis of this complication in M. pneumoniae infection is unknown. However, it is tempting to hypothesize that high titers of cold hemagglutinins could play a role by creating minute thrombi in the microcirculation of the distal extremities when exposed to cold. Patients with sickle cell disease may have particularly severe symptoms when they contract mycoplasmal pneumonia. In the presence of extremely high titers of cold agglutinins (1:20,000), gangrene of the distal parts of finders and toes in these patients has been reported. RAYNAUD'S From the Cecil Textbook of Medicine DEFINITION . Raynaud's phenomenon is a syndrome manifested by attacks of pallor and cyanosis of the digits in response to cold or to emotion. As the attack abaters these color changes are replaced by redness. When the disorder is primary, it is called Raynaud's disease, when it is secondary to another disease or cause, it is called Raynaud's phenomenon
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Raynaud´s Fenomen
och fiskolja (22) har både visat sig vara till nytta för patienter som lider avRaynauds. Vasopasm of the Nipple A manifestation of Raynaud's phenomenon.
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Extractions: Nedan följer en kort resumé av den information om Raynauds fenomen som delats ut av de två australienska läkare, till bl.a. LLL i Nordamerika. Då vissa fotnötter kan vara av intresse har de bibehållits. (En nyutgiven bok av Tom Hale "Clinical Therapies in Breastfeeding Women" tar också upp behandling av Raynauds fenomen.) Kärlkrampen följs ofta av symptom som avdomning, brännande, ilningar och förstås smärta. Det är smärtan som gör att kvinnorna söker hjälp. Kärlkramp kan orsakas av kyla eller känslomässig stress. (15) Jättenattljusolja (21) och fiskolja (22) har både visat sig vara till nytta för patienter som lider av Raynauds. Både dessa är ofarliga för den ammande modern och hennes baby. Dock krävs stora mängder av dessa medel för att symptomen ska förbättras - normalt jättenattljusolja kapslar motsvarande 540 mg GLA eller fiskolja kapslar motsvarande 3.96 g EPA och 2.64 g DHA. Vidare tar det ca 6 veckor innan några signifikanta förändringar sker. Därför är denna behandling inte alltid tillräcklig om en mor med svåra smärtor söker hjälp. Hon kommer då att behöva något annat, åtminstone under tiden tills tillskott av oljor börjar hjälpa.
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Extractions: 9 december 2002 Tillbaka Raynauds fenomen som orsak till smärta vid amning 1992 föreslogs det för första gången att kärlkramp i bröstvårtorna kunde vara en variant av Raynauds fenomen. 1997 publicerade två läkare i Australien, Laureen Lawlor-Smith och Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, sina undersökningar av fem kvinnor som led av detta problem. (3) Nedan följer en kort resumé av den information om Raynauds fenomen som delats ut av de två australienska läkare, till bl.a. LLL i Nordamerika. Då vissa fotnötter kan vara av intresse har de bibehållits. (En nyutgiven bok av Tom Hale "Clinical Therapies in Breastfeeding Women" tar också upp behandling av Raynauds fenomen.) Raynauds är ett vanligt tillstånd hos kvinnor i fertil ålder och drabbar upp till 22% av 21-50-åringar. (12) . Det är antagligen därför ett underdiagnosticerat tillstånd hos ammande kvinnor. Kärlkrampen följs ofta av symptom som avdomning, brännande, ilningar och förstås smärta. Det är smärtan som gör att kvinnorna söker hjälp. Kärlkramp kan orsakas av kyla eller känslomässig stress. (15) DIAGNOS Framförallt är det viktigt att undvika kyla vid Raynauds fenomen. Det är viktigt att inte bara brösten utan även resten av kroppen hålls varm. Kvinnor med dessa besvär ska därför rådas att amma i en varm miljö, bära varma kläder samt undvika att utsätta sig för kyla. När kärlkramp uppträder kan varma kompresser och liknande lindra något.
Scleroderma World - Raynaud's Phenomenon
raynauds (rayNODES) phenomenon is a condition in which poor blood flow resultsin discomfort and skin color changes in affected parts of the body.
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Extractions: Raynauds (ray-NODES) phenomenon is a condition in which poor blood flow results in discomfort and skin color changes in affected parts of the body. The parts of the body most commonly affects include the fingers and toes, but the ears, nose, nipples and knees can also be involved. This condition can begin at any age, but usually begins between ages 15 and 40.

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