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Raynaud's Disease

What is Raynaud phenomenon?

Raynaud phenomenon is a condition that affects your blood vessels (the tubes that your blood flows through). It causes your blood vessels to narrow, which decreases blood flow. This is called a Raynaud episode or "attack." The attacks usually affect your fingers and toes, causing them to become cold and numb. They may also change color, usually to white or blue. These attacks happen in response to cold temperatures or .

Raynaud phenomenon may also be called Raynaud disease or Raynaud syndrome.

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  1. Raynaud Phenomenon (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Raynaud phenomenon? Raynaud phenomenon is a condition that affects your blood vessels (the tubes that your blood flows through). It causes your blood vessels ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/raynaudphenomenon.html - Health Topics
  2. Raynaud phenomenon 
    Raynaud phenomenon is a condition in which the body's normal response to cold or emotional stress is exaggerated, resulting in abnormal spasms (vasospasms) in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/raynaud-phenomenon - Genetics
  3. Raynaud phenomenon 
    Raynaud phenomenon is a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms. This blocks ... When Raynaud phenomenon is a primary condition, meaning it occurs by itself and not in association with other diseases, it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000412.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scleroderma 
    ... blue or white in response to cold temperatures ( Raynaud phenomenon ) Stiffness and tightness of skin of fingers, hands, ... for specific symptoms may include: Treatments to improve Raynaud phenomenon. Medicines for heartburn or swallowing problems, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000429.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Raynaud's phenomenon (image) 
    Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by blood vessel spasms in the fingers, toes, ears or nose, usually brought on by exposure to cold. Raynaud's phenomenon and Raynaud's disease, a similar disorder, may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17127.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cold Stimulation Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    This test checks for Raynaud phenomenon, a condition in which cold or stress can reduce blood flow to your fingers or toes for a while. Learn ... is used to find out if you have Raynaud phenomenon . Raynaud phenomenon, also known as Raynaud disease or Raynaud syndrome, ... deeper in the body. But when you have Raynaud phenomenon, the blood vessels in your hands and feet ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/cold-stimulation-test - Medical Tests
  7. Systemic scleroderma 
    ... of systemic scleroderma usually begin with episodes of Raynaud phenomenon, which can occur weeks to years before fibrosis. In Raynaud phenomenon, the fingers and toes of affected individuals turn ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/systemic-scleroderma - Genetics
  8. Hereditary angiopathy with nephropathy, aneurysms, and muscle cramps syndrome 
    ... Rarely, affected individuals will have a condition called Raynaud phenomenon in which the blood vessels in the fingers ... time and the area may tingle or throb. Raynaud phenomenon is typically triggered by changes in temperature and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...athy-aneurysms-and-muscle-cramps-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Blue discoloration of the skin 
    ... supply to a leg, foot, hand, or arm Raynaud phenomenon (condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions ... For cyanosis caused by exposure to cold or Raynaud phenomenon, dress warmly when going outside or stay in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003215.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Finger pain 
    ... numbness and pain in the hand and fingers. Raynaud phenomenon , a condition that results in blocked blood flow ... for self-care. For example, if you have Raynaud phenomenon, take steps to protect your hands from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003248.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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