How Do You Recognize Raynauds Syndrome And Treat It?
What is Raynaud’s syndrome? Well, simply put, it’s a condition which causes the small arteries in the hands and feet to constrict so severely that CIRCULATION is CUT OFF from the affected areas. There are several triggers that cause people with Raynaud’s to suffer these painful circulatory spasms; most common among which are exposure to cold, vibration and emotional stress. The picture here is very realistic. I suffer from Raynaud’s and my hands get just like the top 2 photos. It is important to recognize the symptoms of Raynaud’s to prevent permanent damage to extremities. Raynaud’s syndrome is believed to have some genetic disposition and tends to affect women more than men. The vasospasms (constriction of blood vessels) to fingers and toes can occur suddenly and without warning. Episodes generally begin with discoloration to either the hands, feet or both, beginning with white, then blue and finally red. As the circulation decreases, it will be accompanied by tingling, numbness and
