What is Raynaud's phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes the blood vessels in the fingers and fingers narrowing, resulting in coloring, numbness and/or pulsating or tingling. The attacks are caused by exposing cold temperatures or sometimes emotional stress.
When someone with Raynaud's phenomenon is exposed to cold or experiences a stressful situation, the blood flow to the limbs will reduce. Small blood vessels that give blood on their fingers, fingers and sometimes nose, lips or lobes are downloaded. As these arteries reduce or even collapse, the affected area turns into color and feeling. During the attack, the digits could be embodied, blue or red and may also feel cold or dull. When the attack ends, the return of the blood flow can cause pulsation, armor or swelling. In his report, he described a young woman whose finger reach when she was exposed to cold or experienced emotional stress. It is estimated that Raynaud's phenomenon has between 5-10% of the American population. Other names of Raynaud's phenomenon include Raynaud's syndrome and Raynaud'sdisease.
To avoid attacks, those suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon can take preventive measures, including warm dressing, reducing stress, exercise and not smoke regularly. Other useful behavior include the use of isolated glasses for drinking, wearing gloves in handling frozen or chilled foods, and using equipment for warmer legs and hand as they are sold in sports goods stores. Since air conditioning can also cause an attack, dressing in layers is advantageous.
As soon as the attack, moving inside and the use of warm water is heated, the limbs may shorten the duration of the episode. It is also beneficial for some Patients with Raynaud's phenomenon to relax. In some cases, biofeedback techniques are useful in which the suffering learns to increase blood supply to their limbs.
There are two forms of Raynaud's phenomenon. Primary form,which is a milder form, occurs in persons without basic medical diseases or problems. The most likely patient is a woman aged 15 and 40 years. The secondary and more serious form of Raynaud's phenomenon occurs in people who have connective tissue diseases such as lupus, sclerodermia, sjã¶gren, dermatomyositis, polymyositis or arthritis.
Other causes of the secondary Raynaud phenomenon include the carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive arterial disease and some medicines. Some professions that include exposure to certain chemicals or toxic substances, or those that include the use of vibrating tools such as jackammer, can also cause a secondary form of disorder.
Altohough There is no cure for Raynaud's phenomenon, drug treatment is in some cases successful. Oral drugs include calcium channel blockers and alpha blockers. Calcium channel blockers that extend blood vessels and promote circulation work for many patients. SomeRome patients who have developed the skin ulcers apply nitroglycerin paste to the affected fingers.