Raynaud's phenomenon
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Raynaud's phenomenon:
A disorder of the small blood
vessels of the extremities, causing coldness and reduced blood flow. In
response to cold or anxiety, these vessels go ... more about Raynaud's phenomenon.
Raynaud's phenomenon: Blood vessel constriction attacks affecting fingers and/or toes.
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Types of Raynaud's phenomenon
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Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS (Excerpt)
A disorder of the small blood
vessels of the extremities, causing coldness and reduced blood flow. In
response to cold or anxiety, these vessels go into spasms, causing pain,
the sensations of burning and tingling, and color changes. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS)
Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon: NIAMS (Excerpt)
Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that affects the blood
vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. This disorder is
characterized by episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks, that
cause the blood vessels in the digits (fingers and toes) to constrict
(narrow). Raynaud's phenomenon can occur on its own, or it can be
secondary to another condition such as scleroderma or lupus. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon: NIAMS)
NHLBI, Raynaud's Phenomenon: NHLBI (Excerpt)
Raynaud's Phenomenon is a Disorder of the small blood vessels that feed the
skin. During an attack of Raynaud's, these arteries contract briefly, limiting
blood flow. This is called a vasospasm. Deprived of the blood's oxygen, the skin
first turns white then blue. The skin turns red as the arteries relax and blood
flows again. Extremities--hands and feet--are most commonly affected, but
Raynaud's can attack other areas such as the nose and ears.
(Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Raynaud's Phenomenon: NHLBI)
Raynauds Phenomenon: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in
the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. This disorder is characterized by
episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks, that cause the blood vessels
in the digits (fingers and toes) to constrict (narrow). (Source: excerpt from Raynauds Phenomenon: NWHIC)
Definitions of Raynaud's phenomenon:
WHAT: Raynaud's phenomenon. Raynaud's Phenomenon: the paroxysmal constriction of the small arteries and arterioles of the hands or feet, usually precipitated by cold or emotional upset, resulting in pallor and cyanosis of the fingers or toes following a characteristic pattern. WHY: Raynaud's phenomenon may occur in mixed connective tissue disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, progressive systemic sclerosis, poly- myositis/dermatomyositis, and rheumatoid arthritis associated with Sjogren's syndrome. HOW: In Raynaud's phenomenon there are three classic color changes of the fingers or toes. First, vasoconstriction results in a white blanching of the fingertips. Second, vasodilatation with sludging of vascular flow follows and results in blue, cyanotic digits. Finally, with recovery, there is increased blood flow with resulting erythema of the fingers. With observation of two of the three color changes, Raynaud's phenomenon is considered present. Local body cooling (by placing the hands in ice cold water) may demonstrate Raynaud's phenomenon, but some cases require general body cooling before the characteristic color phases occur. Permanent tissue damage can be induced by this testing, which therefore must be done only when absolutely necessary. If the digits show persistent cyanosis or there is evidence of pre-existing necrosis, performing this test is especially hazardous. One or more digits may be involved in Raynaud's phenomenon, and this involvement may be unilateral. REFS: 1) Spittell, JA: "Raynaud's phenomenon and allied vasospastic disorders". In Juergens, JL et al. (eds.): Peripheral Vascular Diseases, pp. 555-83. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co., 1980. 2) Porter, JM; Snider, RL; Bardana, EJ; Rosch, J and Eidemiller, LR: The diagnosis and treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon. Surgery 77:11, 1975. DN19300-3.
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