In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about Raynaud's including what it is, causes, prevention and treatment.
Do your fingers ever turn white or blue in the cold?
Doctor O'Donovan also explains the difference between Raynaud's disease and syndrome. Primary Raynaud's (or Raynaud's disease) happens without any other illness behind it. The symptoms are often mild. Secondary Raynaud's (Raynaud's syndrome, Raynaud's phenomenon) results from another illness. It's often a condition that attacks your body's connective tissues, like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms:
Symptoms can include issues with your hands, toes, or other parts of your body, including:
A. Color changes. As blood flow stops and then returns, your skin color may change from white to blue to red. Some people don't experience all three changes in skin color.
B. Feeling cold or numb. This happens when your finger or other affected body part isn't receiving oxygen-rich blood. It feels like that part of your body has "fallen asleep."
C. Feeling warmth, tingling or throbbing: This happens as blood flow returns to your affected body part.
Some treatment tips:
- Avoid cold spaces (like the frozen food aisle or extreme air conditioning).
- Avoid touching cold objects (like glasses of ice water or cold metal surfaces).
- Manage stress and strong emotions that could trigger an attack.
- Wear warm clothes during cold weather.
Sometimes your doctor might prescribe you a medication called Nifedipine.
Content and TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - What is Raynaud's?
00:43 - Symptoms of Raynaud's
01:28 - Causes of Raynaud's
03:52 - Risk factors for Raynaud's
04:45 - Prevention of Raynaud's
05:39 - Treatment of Raynaud's
06:15 - When to go see your doctor
Key things to get the most out of your doctors appointment:
- Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
- Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
- Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the doctor says.
- Ask the doctor to explain anything you don't understand.
- Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.
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Further information from trusted sources:
Information from NHS UK: [ Ссылка ]
Mayo Clinic information: [ Ссылка ]
Cleveland Clinic information: [ Ссылка ]
Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK Charity: [ Ссылка ]
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Date published: 28/01/2024. Next review date: 22/01/2027
