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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...

Answered 12/10/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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None: Some diseases have raynauds associated but not caused by.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Seen in CT disorders: Raynauds may occur just by itself or in association with several connective tissue diseases including scleroderma, lupus and ra. Lab testing for autoantibodies may be helpful in determining whether there is a predisposition to developing one of these underlying diseases.

Answered 3/25/2013

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