Patients suffering from Raynaud’s phenomenon usually complain of discoloration in the fingers of hands and feet due to exposure in cold. Patients suffering from Raynaud’s phenomenon usually suffer from whitening of the tissues. The blood vessels in the human beings suddenly begin to pump lesser fluids in the body ends and fingers begin to show color changes.
Initially a low supply of blood turns the finger tips white. Gradually there is a color change and due to prolonged lack of oxygen the digits and finger tips can quickly turn out to be blue in color. Extensive medical research conducted across all the major countries in the world reveal that Raynaud’s phenomenon is more common in women in their middle ages.
Causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon
People with narrow blood vessel diameter are more susceptible to Raynaud’s phenomenon. Abnormal condition of the nerves and poor nerve control functions can also result into Raynaud’s phenomenon. The problem with narrow blood vessels is that, they can suddenly contract to a significant extent and stop blood flow altogether. Raynaud’s phenomenon is intimately related to scleroderma, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, irregular hormonal flow, trauma, frostbites and intake of cancer medicines.
Symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon
Besides, a discoloration of the fingers and joints, Raynaud’s phenomenon can also also cause a numb sensation in the affected digits. Many patients of Raynaud’s phenomenon often complain of a tingling sensation caused by an exposure to extreme climatic conditions. In case the blood vessels suffer from extreme kind of sustenance, there may be a mild pain and irritation along the involved digits.
Raynaud’s phenomenon can also result into ulcerated digits. Lack of oxygen in the finger digit can result into a gangrene.
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In extreme cases gangrenes may call for amputation of the limb or fingers. Although most Raynaud’s phenomenon are common in the finger joints of hands and feet, Raynaud’s phenomenon can also affect the nose, tongue and ears of the victims.
Treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon
Avoiding cold climates and chilly weather is an immediate treatment for most cases of Raynaud’s phenomenon. One must also avoid holding utensils filled with chilled drinks and food items. Victims of Raynaud’s phenomenon should avoid all those medicines that can result into a spasm of the blood vessels. Instead such drugs which can help in the diallation of the blood vessels should be consumed from time to time.
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