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financial services our commitment our company Search Medcyclopaedia for: Search marked text (mark text before you click) Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... amershamhealth.com Raynaud's phenomenon, episodic spasm of the digital small arteries and arterioles occurring in the course of other diseases, such as scleroderma, thromboangiitis obliterans, cervical rib, arteriosclerosis, crutch paralysis and pneumatic hammer syndrome. CBH The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume V 2 Corporate Products Financial Services Our Commitment ... Terms of Conditions

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24. Raynaud's Disease Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Raynaud s Phenomenon illustration Raynaud Disease Surgical Treatment, raynauds phenomenon - SourceMedicineNet; Rheumatologist. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8072

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26. MSN Encarta - Dictionary - Raynauds Phenomenon Raynaud’s phenomenon diseases of the arteries, rheumatoid arthritis, and repeated trauma to the fingers. Mid20th century. See Raynaud s disease http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861727373/Raynaud’s_phenomenon.html

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29. Understanding Raynaud's Phenomenon A detailed explanation of this disease from About.com. http://arthritis.about.com/cs/raynauds/a/Raynauds.htm

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32. Raynaud's Phenomenon More Information About Raynaud s phenomenon. What Is It? Raynaud s phenomenon (raNODES fe-NOM-ah-non) is a condition in which poor blood flow results in http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/raynauds.asp

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34. What Is Raynaud's? Raynaud s phenomenon (RP) is a vasospastic disorder characterized by episodic The Raynaud s phenomenon (RP) is thought to occur rarely in childhood, http://www.sclero.org/medical/symptoms/raynauds/a-to-z.html

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Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Raynaud's Phenomenon What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears and nose. This disorder is characterized by episodic spasms, called vasospastic attacks, which cause the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes to constrict (tighten or close) and change color. Along with the fingers and toes, the nose, lips or ear lobes can be affected. Raynaud’s phenomenon can occur on its own (Primary Raynaud’s Phenomenon), or it can occur with another condition (Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon).. Primary Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Also known as Raynaud’s disease, Primary Raynaud’s Phenomenon is the most common and the milder of the two types. A person who has primary Raynaud’s has no other diseases or associated medical problems that may cause Raynaud’s symptoms. About 75 percent of all cases of Primary Raynaud’s Phenomenon are diagnosed in women between ages 15 and 40. People with the primary form rarely develop the other diseases associated with Raynaud’s such as lupus or scleroderma. Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Other possible causes of Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon include: Traumatic vasospasm from vibrating tools or repeated pounding with the palm of the hand (hyothenar hammer syndrome)

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At last, help for Raynaud's sufferers is at hand! If your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperatures drop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon. If holding an iced drink causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you are probably one of an estimated 28 million people in the US alone who have Raynaud's phenomenon. If air conditioned rooms or putting your hands in the freezer cause your toes and fingers to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud's spasm. We know the pain and frustration Raynaud's causes. It can inhibit lifestyle and leisure pursuits, hinder the ability to perform various jobs, and affect relationships with others who are unsympathetic and uneducated about the condition. A vital link in this clearinghouse of information is you

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AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by blood vessel spasms in the fingers, toes, ears or nose, usually brought on by exposure to cold. Raynaud's phenomenon and Raynaud's disease, a similar disorder, may be associated with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma. Related Images Circulatory System CREST Syndrome Raynaud's Phenomenon Sclerodactyly ... Telangiectasia Related Articles Cold Stimulation Test for Raynaud's Syndrome Raynaud's Phenomenon Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Review Date : 9/25/2000 Reviewed By : J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy From Our Sponsors: A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial reviewers . A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). Par Web Solutions Health Topics: A-Al Am-Az B C-Cj ... Healthopedia.com

40. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Raynaud's Phenomenon The symptoms of Raynaud s and how to treat it. White fingers (Raynaud s phenomenon) Raynaud s and Scleroderma Awareness Month http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/raynauds.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! White fingers (Raynaud's phenomenon) Every now and then the middle fingers on my left hand go white and tingly. This lasts about 15 minutes before they go back to normal. I've had other problems with pains in my finger joints, which my GP says is arthritis (this has always seemed odd to me as I'm only 36). Could the arthritis be making my fingers go like this and what should I do? Anna Dr Trisha Macnair responds What you're describing in your fingers is Raynaud's phenomenon. This is a common condition in which the extremities (usually fingers or toes but also sometimes the nose or ears) go white and feel dead or tingly. After a number of minutes they then become red and hot or burning. The condition's caused by a spasm of the small arteries which causes them to constrict, temporarily interrupting the blood supply. Cold, vibrations and even stress can trigger this spasm. It's usually temporary and mild, especially if the problem runs in the family, and affects women more often than men. However, in some cases Raynaud's can progress over the years to a more severe problem with ulcers and even gangrene. Treatment consists of simply avoiding the triggers initially, then, if necessary, doctors will prescribe drugs to dilate the blood vessels and in extreme cases recommend surgery and nerve blocking treatments.

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