Question 1

ive heard lots of different names for raynauds  disease, phenomenon, syndrome  are they all the same?

Accepted Answer

Related & different: When a patient has raynaud's phenomenon (the symptom of vasospasm leading to poor circulation in the fingers and toes), his doctors will look for the common causes such as autoimmune disorders, drug side effects, hormonal imbalances, etc... If no medical condition is found that is causing the symptoms, then the disorder is called "primary". If a condition is found, then the disorder is "secondary".

Question 2

advice for raynauds disease? glover?

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Gloves and ...: Gloves and heavy socks are excellent ideas but also keep your torso warm by dressing in layers. There are drugs and medical procedures that can be used to treat raynaud's, but before those are used, do the above clothing suggestions, reduce your caffeine intake and above all, do not smoke.

Question 3

what are symptoms of raynauds disease?

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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

what is raynauds disease and how does someone get it?

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Color changes: If 2 (of white, blue or red) occur on emotional distress or exposure to cold.  Sometimes related to an underlying disease such as lupus but raynauds is extremely common - perhaps 7% of women.

Question 5

i think i have raynauds disease. how can i find out for sure?

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See your doctor: The only way you can find the cause of your problem and how to treat and control your condition is to see your family doctor or go to a clinic
raynaud disease can be due to another systemic condition or it may be on its own and can be helped with certain preventive measures and some meds if it is needed.

Question 6

will neutropenia lead to raynauds disease?

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No: Neutropenia does not lead to raynaud's disease. There are conditions such as lupus erythematosus in which both exist but there is no cause and effect.

Question 7

neutropenia & raynauds disease, what are these?

Accepted Answer

See below: Neutropenia is a low blood count of neutrophil white blood cells-concern is how low and due to what. Raynauds disease is due to spasm of arteries to the lower arm resulting in pain, blueness, pallor or even redness on exposure to cold or stress and again secondary to something or even not (primary)

Question 8

should i see someone if i think i have raynaud disease?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: The only way you can find the cause of your problem and how to treat and control your condition is to see your family doctor or go to a clinic
raynaud disease can be due to another systemic condition or it may be on its own and can be helped with certain preventive measures and some meds if it is needed.

Question 9

is there a  blood test to confirm raynauds disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Though many people with raynaud's have a positive ANA (antinuclear antibody), there is no blood test to confirm the diagnosis. However, your doctor should test for associated diseases such as scleroderma. Raynaud's can exist by itself or be associated with other conditions.

Question 10

arterial duplex u/s noted bilateral below knee peripheral small vessel disease. is that pvd? can raynauds cause this? added report & pics to file.

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is: Peripheral vascular disease. Raynaud's will not cause this.

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