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Raynaud's phenomenon (RAY-noz), in medicine, is discoloration of the fingers or toes due to emotional stress or cold in a characteristic pattern in time: white, blue and red.
It is associated with a large number of diseases (mainly forms of vasculitis and hence belonging to rheumatology), but is idiopathic in most sufferers and is then called Raynaud's disease. Raynaud's phenomenon has also been observed in patients after receiving chemotherapy, particularly after regimens that included bleomycin.
The condition is painful and potentially dangerous for those who suffer from it. The primary cause of the pain and discoloration of the affected extremeties is vasospasm.
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@PhilipIbrahim I get my finger yellow when it gets too cold ..... the raynaud's phenomenon :)
Nzhk (Nzhk) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:14 -0000
@PhilipIbrahim I get my finger yellow when it gets too cold ..... the raynaud's phenomenon :)
@platinumheart i have raynaud's phenomenon though, haha - cold hands & feet - http://tinyurl.com/cbp4th
temptalia (temptalia) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:35:47 -0000
@platinumheart i have raynaud's phenomenon though, haha - cold hands & feet - http://tinyurl.com/cbp4th
Alternative Remedies - Discussion of symptoms and treatment for raynaud's phenomenon. Including diet, vitamins and herbs.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - Questions and answers, including symptoms, causes, testing, prevention, and treatments for raynauds phenomenon.
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HealtLink MCW - Offers a question and answer about cold hands being part of Raynaud's Phenomenon.
Meta Description: [ Fingers are primarily involved in Raynaud's phenomenon, but toes, ear lobes and the nose can also get very cold and numb. Symptoms of Raynaud's, mainly present in females, are brought on by exposure to cold or emotional stress.
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MCW Health Link - A detailed look at raynaud's phenomenon. Some helpful tips on preventing and stopping an attack and taking some non drug treatment and self-help measures.
Meta Description: [ Raynaud's phenomenon appears to be more common in people who live in colder climates. Once the attack begins, a person may experience three phases of skin color changes (white, blue, and red) in the fingers or toes.
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Meta Description: [ Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP) is a condition in which the fingers and/or the toes change color after exposure to temperature changes or emotional events. The skin discoloration occurs when the blood vessels spasm, causing a diminished blood supply to the local tissues. The digit(s) first turn white b... ]
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. - Question and answer format concerning raynaud's phenomenon.
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Natural Approaches to Raynaud's Phenomenon. - Better Nutrition: An article authored by Liz Brown.
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Raynauds and Scleroderma Association - Information about the organization, contact information, publications and the latest research.
The Arthritis Society: Raynaud's Phenomenon - Answers questions such as what it is, how common it is, what the warning signs are, what causes it and what can done about it. Additional tips for living well with this disease.
The Merck Manual - A description of raynaud's phenomenon as well as the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
The Raynaud's Association - US-based support group for sufferers of this condition.
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