Question 1

what is the cause of raynaud's phenomenon (purple toes)?

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See below: It is a constriction of the blood vessels on exposure to cold.

Question 2

what can cause raynaud's phenomenon?

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Cold and stress: We do not completely understand the cause of raynaud's, but exposure to cold and emotional stress cause spasm in the blood vessels of the hands and feet. This causes a reduction in blood flow. The lack of oxygen in the area cause the color to change to white, with continued lack of oxygen they turn blue and then red as the spasm resolves and blood flow returns.

Question 3

what diseases cause raynaud's phenomenon?

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Many disorders can: Many disorders can cause raynaud's phenomenon. Examples include: scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, sjogren's syndrome, atherosclerosis, subclavian aneurysm, beta-blocker drugs, ergotamine-type drugs, hypothyroidism, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, magnesium deficiency, etc...

Question 4

why does smoking usually cause raynaud's phenomenon?

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Nicotine constricts: Nicotine constricts blood vessels, so smoking can worsen raynaud's symptoms. Caffeine can also worsen raynaud's symptoms.

Question 5

why would celiacs disease cause raynaud's phenomenon?

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Auto-immune: The direct evidence for causal relationship between celiac disease and Raynaud is lacking or we don't know. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. Secondary Raynauds is also an autoimmune condition.  A person with Raynaud’s is thus more likely to have celiac disease than that in the general population by a poorly defined immune mechanism.

Question 6

people aren't understanding my ? i had ana 1:80 speckled esr29fat malabsorption unknown cause , pots syndrome is this a indication scleroderma no skin issues, no raynaud's phenomenon. all started post pregn

Accepted Answer

See below: Just because you have a +ana, you may not have any autoimmune processes that are causing problems.     Scleroderma is rather uncommon, but it is autoimmune in nature.    A rheumatologist specializes in these types of disorders.    There are countless tests that can be done to determine, what, if any, autoimmune conditions you have and treatment can be started thereafter.

Question 7

can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause raynaud's phenomenon?  i had a severe allergic reaction a couple weeks ago and now have one finger that turns white and tingly/numb.

Accepted Answer

Don't  think so. : Raynauds is an auto-immune disorder, meaning your body is producing the reaction from the inside.  I have never heard of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) causing it.

Question 8

what causes raynauds?

Accepted Answer

Artery constriction: Raynaud's phenomenon is a symptom caused by constriction of small blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes, leading to a lack of nutrients and oxygen going to the fingers and toes. Raynaud's phenomenon can be due to auto-immune disorders, hormonal imbalances, medication effects, etc... A primary care doctor, endocrinologist, or rheumatologist can evaluate a person with such symptoms.

Question 9

what causes raynauds?

Accepted Answer

Mystery: The cause is not completely understood but we know that cold temperatures and stress cause the small vessels in the hands and feet to constrict, causing pain.

Question 10

what type of specialist can determine cause of raynaud's symptoms?

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Rheumatologist: Raynaud's is often seen in the setting of autoimmune disease, which is a rheumatologist's specialty.

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