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Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's Phenomenon (or Raynaud's Disease) is a condition causing some areas of the body, such as the fingers, toes, tip of the nose and ears, to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress.
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Reviewed January 2012
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| Title: | Raynaud's phenomenon |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Raynaud's phenomenon affects the blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. It is caused by a sudden constriction of the blood vessels. The skin will change in colour from white, to blue and then red. There is usually discomfort such as pain, tingling and numbness. Women under 25 years are most susceptible. In some cases, Raynaud's phenomenon may be caused by an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Lupus issues - discoid lupus |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition that appears as reddened scaly patches that develop in sun-exposed areas of the body. Other symptoms include chilblains, joint pains and Raynaud's phenomenon. It is unclear whether DLE is a separate disease or a milder version of systemic lupus. Treatment includes medications and avoiding sun exposure. |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Peripheral Vascular Diseases |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about peripheral vascular diseases, including Raynaud's Disease. |
| Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Title: | Raynaud's disease - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | For people who have Raynaud's disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences. |
| Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Title: | Raynaud's phenomenon (Raynaud's disease) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Connective Tissue Diseases |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about connective tissue diseases, including granuloma, lupus (SLE), Marfan Syndrome and Raynaud's Disease. |
| Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Title: | Oral vasodilators for primary Raynaud's phenomenon |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Raynaud's phenomenon is caused by short term constriction of the small arteries in the extremities, usually the fingers. For a few minutes, usually, the fingertips go white and feel numb or tingle and prickle. Then the blood flow returns and they become... |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Ketanserin for Raynaud's Phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Raynaud's phenomenon is a disease that causes decreased blood flow and circulation to the extremeties. Symptoms include discolouration, pain, and in some severe cases ulceration of the hands and feet. It is most often triggered by cold, stress, and emot... |
| Title: | Cyclofenil for Raynaud's Phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Raynaud's phenomenon is a disease that causes decreased blood flow and circulation to patients' extremeties. Symptoms include discolouration, pain, and in some severe cases ulceration of the hands and feet. It is most often triggered by cold, stress, an... |
| Title: | Prazosin for Raynaud's phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease causing fibrosis and commonly affects the skin and internal organs such as the GI tract, lungs, kidney and heart. Most people with scleroderma also have raynaud's phenomenon (RP). RP is defined as vasospasm of ... |
| Title: | Iloprost and cisaprost for Raynaud's phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease causing fibrosis and commonly affects the skin and internal organs such as the GI tract, lungs, kidney and heart. Seven randomized trials and 332 patients were included. Five of the seven trials were of paralle... |
| Date: | Nov 1997 |
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