Question 1

what can i do for raynauld's syndrome?

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Wear gloves: Raynaud's phenomenon/syndrome can be a painful condition.  Avoiding noxious stimuli, especially exposure to cold, can help prevent attacks.  There are some medications, especially calcium channel blockers, which can help prevent the vascular spasms which lead to symptoms.

Question 2

what exercises can be performed when dealing with raynoud's?

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Anything: There are no restrictions or specific exercises for raynoud.  Raynoud's occurs when the small arteries in the fingers and toes spasm and block blood flow due to coldness. So avoid exercising in cold conditions that makes your raynoud's worse.

Question 3

remedies for raynards syndrome?

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Depends: Heavy metal toxicity may play a part. See a doctor knowledgable about chelation and see if they can help you.

Question 4

what are signs of raynard's disease?

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Fingers change color: Fingers with cold get white then purple than red usually with pain.

Question 5

has anyone ever heard of raynard's 'phenomenon'?

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Yes: It's a pretty common condition typically affecting young women with vasospasms of the blood vessels in the fingers causing decreased blood flow leading to a sometimes painful or uncomfortable color change to the fingers.

Question 6

what is raynauds?

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Constricted vessels: 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 7

what causes raynauds?

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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 8

how common is raynauds?

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3%-5% have symptoms: 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 9

what is raynaud's phenomenon?

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 10

is raynaud's disease harmful?

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Yes: Over time, raynaud's symptoms in the fingers and toes will result in atrophy (shrinkage) of the skin, muscles, and whatever else is in the fingers and toes. The damage is due to lack of nutrients and lack of oxygen when the vasospasm occurs. In severe cases, gangrene (tissue death) of parts of the fingers and toes can occur.

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