Question 1

what's the difference between raynaud phenomenon and syndrome and disease?

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Phenom is name  for : Both the disease and the syndrome. The disease is vasospastic disorder causing discoloration of the fingers. The raynauds disease is idiopathic where the syndrome is caused by some otherinstigating factor, most commonly connective tissue disorders like lupus.

Question 2

raynaud phenomenon syndrome question. is it really that or poor circulation?

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See below: Raynaud's phenomenon describes a set of color changes in response to cold or stress.  These are usually preventable and treatable.  Poor circulation does not have those changes.

Question 3

what is raynaud's phenomenon?

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Vasoapastic response: Raynaud's phenomenon is an exaggerated vasoapastic response to cold weather and stress. The blood vessels of the extremity normally dilate and constrict with temperature changes.  This occurs to an extreme degree in patients with raynauds. They will experience blue or white fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperature or stress. This is self-limiting and rarely causes significant problems.

Question 4

is raynaud's phenomenon common?

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Yes: Raynauds is a hypersensitivity to the cold of the small vessels of the extremities (hands and feet). Most people with raynauds have no other disease associated with it. Occasionally raynauds is associated with an autoimmune disease.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what are the tests for raynaud's phenomenon?

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History and physical: A history and physical is the most important test. You will need an examination to clarify the diagnosis and find out why raynaud's is present. We can see it by itself, in families or associated with a variety of illnesses inclduing connective tissue diseases. These diagnoses will require a variety of  tests to look at these diagnoses.

Question 8

is it possible to die from raynaud's phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Raynaud's phenomenon decreases blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, ears, or nipples, but the rest of the body should be ok. It would be very unusual to die from raynaud's phenomenon. Hypothetically, if a person got gangrene in a finger or toe, then got infected there, and was unable to get any treatment, his infection could spread to the rest of his body, leading to death by sepsis.

Question 9

any summertime symptoms of raynaud's phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Raynaud's can occur at anytime of year but is less common in warmer weather. Smoking and excessive caffeine can worsen the symptoms. Also, minimize the handling of ice cold beverages. Keep air conditioning settings at comfortable, not cold. Be aware that restaurants and more expensive stores keep the temperature settings low.

Question 10

why does my raynaud's phenomenon get worse sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Cold/stress: Raynaud's can be triggered by exposure to cold or increased stress.

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