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Raynaud’s PhenomenonRaynaud’s Phenomenon
Helen KlineHelen Kline
Scottish Radiology Society
What Is Raynaud’s Phenomenon???
What Is Raynaud’s Phenomenon???
The discoloration of fingers and/or toes
More serious form of disease
The discoloration of fingers and/or toes
More serious form of disease
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Primary RaynaudsPrimary Raynauds
Most common form of Raynauds skin disorder
No underlying disease or associated medical problem
Most common form of Raynauds skin disorder
No underlying disease or associated medical problem
Cedars-Sinai
Who’s at Risk???Who’s at Risk???
Usually begins between 15 years old and 40 years old
More common in women than men
Usually begins between 15 years old and 40 years old
More common in women than men
Static
CausesCauses Exact causes are unknown…Guesses Include: Nerve control of the blood vessel diameter is abnormal
Nerve sensitivity to cold temperatures
Exact causes are unknown…Guesses Include: Nerve control of the blood vessel diameter is abnormal
Nerve sensitivity to cold temperatures
Medline Plus
SymptomsSymptoms
Swelling, tingling, aching, throbbing
Change in skin color (blue, purple, white)
Numbness Pain Sores Episodes last about 15 minutes
Swelling, tingling, aching, throbbing
Change in skin color (blue, purple, white)
Numbness Pain Sores Episodes last about 15 minutes
ISPUB
Conditions Associated with Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Conditions Associated with Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Rheumatic diseases Trauma (frostbite) Hormonal Imblance Inderal (blocks a portion of the sympathetic system)
Blenoxane (used in cancer treatments
Nicotine
Rheumatic diseases Trauma (frostbite) Hormonal Imblance Inderal (blocks a portion of the sympathetic system)
Blenoxane (used in cancer treatments
Nicotine
Non-Drug Treatment/Prevention
Non-Drug Treatment/Prevention
Stay warm Quit Smoking Reduce Stress and alcohol consumption
Exercise Avoids tools that vibrate See a doctor regularly
Stay warm Quit Smoking Reduce Stress and alcohol consumption
Exercise Avoids tools that vibrate See a doctor regularly
Drug TreatmentDrug Treatment
calcium-channel blockers: dilate blood vessels
alpha-blockers: the norepinephrine hormone (increases blood pressure)
nitroglycerine paste: heals ulcers
calcium-channel blockers: dilate blood vessels
alpha-blockers: the norepinephrine hormone (increases blood pressure)
nitroglycerine paste: heals ulcers
SCLERO
IS There a Cure?IS There a Cure?
No cure has been discovered yet…..
A gel is being studied which uses the local production of nitric oxide in involved fingers and toes. The gel may dilate the blood vessels and improve circulation.
No cure has been discovered yet…..
A gel is being studied which uses the local production of nitric oxide in involved fingers and toes. The gel may dilate the blood vessels and improve circulation.
Mayo Foundation
Related LinksRelated Links
Raynaud’s Phenomenon ( great info on what Raynaud from MedicineNet.com)
Treatment (info on treatment from Medical College of Wisconsin)
Symptoms (Arthritis Foundation on symptoms)
Graphics (awesome pictures from The Internet Journal of Rheumatology)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon ( great info on what Raynaud from MedicineNet.com)
Treatment (info on treatment from Medical College of Wisconsin)
Symptoms (Arthritis Foundation on symptoms)
Graphics (awesome pictures from The Internet Journal of Rheumatology)
Related LinksRelated Links
X-ray Graphic (radiology from the Scottish Radiology Society)
Blood Constriction (Medline Plus good pictures)
Mayo Foundation (first hand stories)
Primary Raynauds (Cedars-Sinai medical information)
X-ray Graphic (radiology from the Scottish Radiology Society)
Blood Constriction (Medline Plus good pictures)
Mayo Foundation (first hand stories)
Primary Raynauds (Cedars-Sinai medical information)
