Question 1

is raynaud's disease pretty rare?

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No, not rare: Raynaud's disease (no cause found) and raynaud's syndrome (caused by another medical condition) are not that rare. An estimated 3% to 5% of the population have raynaud's phenomenon, although symptoms can range from quite mild all the way to severe.

Question 2

how will i know if i have raynaud's disease?

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Affects fingers&amp;toes: Raynaud 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 phenomenon can be due to cold temperatures, auto-immune disorders, hormonal imbalances, medication effects, etc... A primary care doctor or rheumatologist can evaluate a person with such symptoms.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: raynaud's disease?

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White fingers cold: It is vascular spasm in the fingers, toes, and can even involves the nose and ears and internal organs the blood vessels of the heart or kidneys in response to cold or stress causing the external elements especially the fingers, toes to turn white. Blue and red can also occur but I like to
Emphasize if not white I can not be clear. Others may have different criteria

Question 4

can you tell me if i could have raynaud's disease/phenomenon?

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See details: If your hands turn blue or blanch with cold exposure, the answer is yes.

Question 5

what are the key factor's in knowing whether or not i have raynaud's disease?

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Look for causes: When a patient has raynaud's phenomenon (vasospasm 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 "raynaud's disease". If an underlying condition is found, then the disorder is called "raynaud's syndrome".

Question 6

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 7

what are symptoms of raynauds disease?

Accepted Answer

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 8

will tanning help with raynaud's disease?

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No: Tanning the skin is not known to alter raynaud's disease. Symptoms can be triggered by emotional stress and cold temperatures. During tanning, the temperature would be warm, and so would make raynaud's phenomenon less likely to occur at that time. Also, if being tanned makes one happier, there may be less emotional stress to trigger symptoms.

Question 9

what medication works for raynaud's disease?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilators: Treatment for raynaud's is twofold: 1.Protect hand an feet with warm clothing when exposed to cold weather.  2. Use vasodilators.  However, the medication will dilate blood vessels all over the body so its effect on the hand and feet is limited.  Other thoughts are to find out if there is an underlying disease causing the symptoms and treat that.  As a last resort some have moved to warmer places.

Question 10

is rosacea associated with raynaud's disease?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no association although people with raynauds can have red spots on their face.

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