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When i am cold, my middle finger on my right hand randomly goes numb & turns white. it takes a while for it to come back. heard of this before?
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Maybe: Possible something called raynards phenomena . Have your doc check you out for treatable causes.
Answered 2/12/2021
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Raynaud's phenomenon: Sounds like raynaud's phenomenon. See this site for information and consult your doctor to exclude related conditions. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000412.htm.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Raynaud's disease: Warm gloves. Keep fingers ; toes warm. More common among women. More common among people with autoimmune disorders. Do not smoke! beta blockers make it worse. Calcium channel blockers reduce symptoms. Be careful of exposure to cold such as holding a cold drink.
Answered 5/18/2016
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