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Nifedipine do for raynauds? what is small vessel disease? other treatments.tried hot packs, blankets, gloves. uncomfortable fingers toes freezing cold
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Dilate: Nifedipine is a vasodilator calcium channel blocker. Helps dilate the vessels and might help with raynauds.
Answered 12/14/2018
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It helps Raynauds: Raynaud's symptoms are caused by constraction of peripheral arteries. Cessation of smoking is the most important process. Control blood pressure and treat hyperlipidemia to prevent artherosclerosis. Prophylactic measures including gloves, avoiding cold contact, etc.
Answered 12/14/2018
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Block constriction: Calcium channel blockers, especially Nifedipine treat raynauds by helping to block constriction of the small vessels of the hands and feet thereby improving the blood flow to those areas.
Answered 1/1/2021
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