Primary raynaud s disease has no predisposing factor, is more mild, and causes fewer complications. Raynauds syndrome simple english wikipedia, the free. Introduction chronic episodic attacks of digital ischemia provoked by exposure to cold or emotional stress. Raynaud s can herald these diseases by periods of more than 20 years in some cases, making it effectively the first presenting symptom. Raynaud s phenomenon which is limited to one hand or to one foot is referred to as unilateral raynaud s. Secondary raynauds is less common than the primary form, but it tends to be a more serious disorder. When attacks of raynauds occur in the absence of other medical conditions, it is called raynaud disease. Doctor answers on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Diseases that can cause raynaud s phenomenon include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, and scleroderma, which are all chronic longlasting disorders of the connective tissue. In addition to raynauds disease, one also distinguishes raynauds phenomenon, which may be the initial symptom of other diseases, including various collagen diseases. This means that it occurs when the muscles around the small blood vessels in the tips of the digits go into spasm. Its caused by vasospasms, or sudden constrictions of your blood vessels. Raynauds phenomenon is the triphasic phenomenon which consists of sudden paling of distal parts of the body with the following cyanosis and occurance of erythema in the third stage.
Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Population studies have shown that rp in adults is more common in women than in men, with. Nov 30, 2005 also known as raynaud s phenomenon or raynaud s disease, this is a condition involving periodic episodes of reduced blood supply in the extremeties when exposed to cold or sudden temperature. Raynauds definition of raynauds by medical dictionary. Cold temperatures or stress can cause parts of your body, mainly fingers and toes, to numb, chill and possibly turn colors if you have raynauds.
Raynaud s phenomenon is the occurrence of episodic attacks of well demarcated blanching or cyanosis of one or more digits on exposure to the cold. Diferencias entre fenomeno raynaud primario y secundario. Pdf raynauds phenomena rp is a commonly encountered clinical manifestation which may be primary or secondary to underlying disease. International consensus criteria for the diagnosis of raynaud. Pdf advances in the treatment of raynauds phenomenon. Most people with raynauds have no other disease associated with it. This may be the case in the crest syndrome, of which raynaud s is a part. For this years raynauds awareness month in october, we included a raynauds quiz to engage people in recognizing raynauds symptoms and further promote our theme to take raynauds seriously.
Patients with secondary raynaud s can also have symptoms related to their underlying diseases. Raynaud phenomenonraynaud disease definition of raynaud. Raynaud disease at dorland s medical dictionary anderson me, moore tl, lunt m, herrick al march 2007. Raynauds phenomenon is a relatively rare medical condition which causes a reduction of blood circulation to the. A condition in which blood flow to the bodys tissues is reduced by a malfunction of the nerves that regulate the constriction of blood vessels. Also known as raynauds phenomenon or raynauds disease, this is a condition involving periodic episodes of reduced blood supply in the extremeties when exposed to. Primary raynaud s disease most common form and is not associated with an underlying disease or condition. Raynaud s phenomenon is the initial symptom that presents for 70% of patients with scleroderma, a skin and joint disease. Raynauds fingers phenomenon classic everything you need to know dr. Raynauds disease article about raynauds disease by the free. Raynauds disease definition of raynauds disease by the free. Raynauds phenomenon vs raynauds syndrome tips and tricks. This form is caused by an underlying, or related, problem.
Occasionally raynauds is associated with an autoimmune disease. Raynauds disease or raynauds syndrome is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. Raynauds phenomenon archives the raynauds association. Sep 01, 2008 this document provides information on raynauds phenomenon. Raynaud s phenomenon on the web most recent articles. Raynauds phenomenon rp refers to reversible spasm of peripheral arterioles in response to cold or stress. Rahbar on raynauds phenomenon vs raynauds syndrome. Raynaud s phenomenon has the same symptoms as raynaud s disease, but its cause is known to be another disease.
Symptoms of secondary raynauds often first appear at later ages around 40. Raynauds disease is treated with vagosympathetic novocain blocks, ganglionblocking preparations, nicotinic acid, raunatin, tranquilizers, and bcomplex vitamins. Raynauds phenomenon is a whitening of your fingers, toes, ears, or nose. When i attempt to warm them and return circulation, it becomes painful throbbing and tingling sort of like the pins and needles sensation i felt with gbs. About half of all cases of raynaud s disease are of this type. Secondary raynaud s disease raynaud s phenomenon less common than primary raynaud s. This document provides information on raynauds phenomenon. Las personas en climas mas frios tienen una tendencia mayor a desarrollar este cuadro. Raynaud s phenomenonthis phenomenon entails reduced. However, when the phenomenon is due to an underlying disease, there may be multiple episodes of painful digital ulcerations or gangrene and systemic involvement affecting the length of life. Raynauds disease synonyms, raynauds disease pronunciation, raynauds disease translation, english dictionary definition of raynauds disease. A great number of people with raynauds disease have extreme sensitivity to cold temperature. Is there a link between diabetes and reynauds syndrome. Mar 26, 2014 management of acute and chronic vascular disorders of the hand in patients with vasospastic and vasoocclusive disorders is a complex problem and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
It has been compiled by medical practitioners and validated by external consultants within a relevant field. Although most typically noted in the fingers, circulation of the toes, ears, nose and tongue is also frequently affected. Raynaud s disease can be classified as one of two types. Twentyfive patients with raynauds phenomenon, including 20 with. It is a disease attributed to the celts, a race of people originally found in northern u k,and spread from scotland to ireland,the isle of man, and north wales,and now,of course, can be found in any part of the united kingdom,even to the. Secondary raynauds is also called raynauds phenomenon. The ischemiarelated pain, skin ulcerations, and ultimately the threat of digital gangrene require a concerted effort to improve perfusion using a combination of. Dermatoscopia convencional,o con videocamaras adaptadas a computadora con software. Over 90% of my students, when they practice the required amount of work, are able to treat their symptoms naturally and eliminate symptoms of raynauds completely. Alix raynaud born 1974, french executive producer and line producer. Caused by an underlying condition, usually an autoimmune disorder. Raynauds syndrome gbscidp foundation international forums. Famous raynauds sufferers the raynauds association.
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