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63. Raynaud's Disease Raynaud s phenomenon refers to the symptoms of digital ischaemia Bibliography. Block JA, Sequeira W. Raynaud s phenomenon. Lancet 2001; 357 20422048. http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/system/vascular/raynauds.htm

Up Arterial assessment Peripheral vascular disease Carotid artery disease ... Lymphadenopathy Raynaud's disease Raynaud's phenomenon refers to the symptoms of digital ischaemia 80% of patients are women Commonest before the age of 35 years Population prevalence may be as high as 5% Most patients have primary disease Primary Raynaud's disease occurs in patients with normal arteries Symptoms are due to an abnormal reversible physiological response Secondary Raynaud's disease occurs in patients with underlying systemic disorder Primary Raynaud's disease Due to excessive vasoconstriction of digital arteries Vessels are normal between episodes Cooling of the hands results in intense vasoconstriction Flow in the digital arteries ceases at the critical closing temperature Reopening of blood vessels requires a rise in perfusion pressure Possible pathophysiological mechanisms include Increased sympathetic activity Increased sensitivity to adrenergic stimuli Increased number of alpha-receptors in the vessel wall Cold provocation test Secondary Raynaud's disease Due to conditions associated with Abnormal vessel walls Increased blood viscosity Connective tissue disease Scleroderma Systemic lupus erythematosus Rheumatoid arthritis Dermatomyositis Polyarteritis nodosa Haematological Cryoglobulinaemia Cold haemagglutinaemia Paraproteinaemia Thromboembolic disease Arterial Buerger's disease Atherosclerosis Arteritis Neurovascular Thoracic outlet syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Crutch pressure Drugs Nicotine Beta-blockers Ergot derivatives Sympathomimetics

64. Raynaud's Phenomenon Responds To Relaxation Techniques For Raynauds Syndrome Or Autgenic Relaxation Techniques for Aid in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches, Raynaud s phenomenon and raynauds Disease or raynauds Syndrome. http://dstressdoc.com/Warm-hands.htm

, raynaud's phenomenon Home Catalogue of Programs Stress Management Weight Loss ... Other Healthy Products the warm mittens tape Save time, use our search tool to find the program you want. Click Here to Search This Site Key words: R aynau d's phenomenon relaxation techniques Raynaulds syndrome (mispelling) Raynaud's Syndrome Raynauds Disease Migraine Headaches Raynauds Syndrome Cold hands, warm heart? Perhaps, but more often cold hands means poor circulation which can contribute to hypertension, vascular headaches (migraine headaches), Raynaud's syndrome also known as Raynaud's Phenomenon and Raynauds Disease. Migraine Headaches, Raynauds Disease or Raynaud's Syndrome are how some respond to stress, i.e. vascular constrictions of the extremities. Raynaud's Phenomenon is named for the man who identified the condition. Specific relaxation techniques improve the chances of those suffering from migraine headaches and Raynaud's Syndrome to reduce and sometimes eliminate the symptoms. Migraine Headaches can be brought on by any number of stressors, i.e., allergy to peanuts, catsup, chocolate, hard liquor, and so on. Or the stressor could be bright lights or some emotional stressor. Tiny blood vessels in the arterial system, arterioles) begin to constrict reducing blood flow to the extremities (part of the fight/flight autonomic nervous system.

65. Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy For Palmar Hyperhidrosis And Raynaud's Phenomenon Of Raynaud’s phenomenon of the upper limb, and excessive facial blushing; thoracoscopic sympathectomy; palmar hyperhidrosis; raynauds’s phenomenon http://pmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/78/925/682

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66. Raynauds Basic Information Pertaining To Raynaud's Disease Also called Raynaud s phenomenon, secondary Raynaud s usually affects both of your Raynaud s phenomenon occurs in about 90 percent of people who have http://www.ghchealth.com/health-conditions/raynauds-basic-information.html

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67. Health.iafrica.com | Doc Online | Ask The Doctor | Musculoskeletal Raynaud's Phe Please may I have some information on Raynaud s phenomenon? Raynaud s phenomenon describes the particular set of symptoms which make up Raynaud s http://health.iafrica.com/doconline/qa/musculoskeletal/raynauds.htm

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68. Raynaud's - Primary Care Consultants What is Raynaud s phenomenon? Printable informational pamphlet on Raynaud s phenomenon is a disorder of the small blood vessels that feed the skin. http://www.pccdocs.com/patientresources/patient_pamphlets/raynauds.htm

Search by Category Search A - Z Patient Resources Raynaud’s What is Raynaud's Phenomenon What are the symptoms? What causes Raynaud's? Who is affected? ... What is the prognosis? What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? 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. Extremitieshands and feetare most commonly affected, but Raynaud's can attack other areas such as the nose and ears. Back to Top What are the symptoms? Symptoms include changes in skin color (white to blue to red) and skin temperature (the affected area feels cooler). Usually there is no pain, but it is common for the affected area to feel numb or prickly, as if it has fallen asleep. Back to Top What causes Raynaud's?

69. Raynaud's Syndrome Initial prevalence and incidence of secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon in Geographic variation in the prevalence of Raynaud’s phenomenon A 5 region http://www.podiatry.curtin.edu.au/encyclopedia/raynauds/

Raynaud's Syndrome Author: Belinda Mahoney Introduction Overview Specifics Summary ... References Back to Encyclopedia Index Introduction A major difficulty in discussing RS is the terminology surrounding the syndrome. Raynaud’s disease, also known as primary Raynaud’s syndrome, is ‘…a benign idiopathic form of intermittent digital ischaemia occurring in the absence of associated diseases…" (Landry et al et al ., 1997)). Landry et al Back to Contents Overview Classification Allen and Brown (cited in Landry et al et al ., 1993, p. 334). They further divided RS individuals into obstructive and vasospastic groups based on the presence of occlusive arterial disease. Obstructive RS features significant impediment of palmar, digital, or proximal arm arteries due to associated disease states such as connective tissue disease or artherosclerosis. Baseline reduction of digital arterial pressure is sufficient enough to cause vessel closure following normal vasoconstrictor response to cold. Vasospastic RS subjects have normal digital arterial pressures at room temperature, but exhibit abnormal (powerful) vasoconstrictor responses to cold, thus resulting in vessel closure (Landry et al Epidemiology Prevalence Edwards (cited in Landry et al ., 1997) suggests in cool climates the incidence of RS reaches 20-25% of the general population. Leppert and colleagues (cited in Leppert

70. Raynaud's Disease: Chinese Medical Perspective In the case of Raynaud s phenomenon, there is obviously something amiss in Raynaud s phenomenon is mainly mentioned in modern Chinese literature as a http://www.itmonline.org/journal/arts/raynauds.htm

INTERNET JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE Raynaud's Disease: Chinese Medical Perspective by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon Web Posting Date: July 2002 Key medical terms: Raynaud's phenomenon, vasoconstriction, scleroderma, lupus, microcirculation Key Chinese medical references: cold syndrome, liver dysfunction, stagnation of qi and blood, blood stasis Drugs: calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, Procardia); alpha blockers (Minipress, Cardura) Chinese herbs: cinnamon, aconite, bupleurum, baked licorice, peony, tang-kuei Chinese formulas: Si Ni Tang, Si Ni San, Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, Yang He Tang SUMMARY: Raynaud's Disease is associated with intense vasoconstriction; the disorder occurs mainly in women and is experienced in attacks that are usually triggered by exposure to cold or by emotional stress. Fingers and toes are the most frequent site of symptoms. The disorder either occurs by itself (primary Raynaud's) or in conjunction with an autoimmune disorder such as scleroderma (secondary Raynaud's). Chinese medical texts have described problems of severe cold of the limbs since ancient times. Doctors have prescribed herbal remedies for dispelling chill or regulating the flow of qi and blood. Although there are relatively few Chinese clinical reports of treatments for Raynaud's, there is broad agreement among scholars and practitioners about the principles of therapy and the herbs to include in formulas for the disorder. A listing of the main herbs and some examples of potentially useful formulations is provided here.

71. Healthopedia.com - COLD Stimulation Test For Raynaud's Phenomenon (Isolated COLD may be advised when a healthcare provider suspects Raynaud phenomenon. COLD Stimulation Test for Raynaud s phenomenon Preparation Expectations http://www.healthopedia.com/cold-stimulation-test-for-raynauds-phenomenon/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Cardiovascular (Circulatory System) Atherosclerosis Numbness Raynaud Syndrome and Raynaud Phenomenon You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Tests and Exams COLD Stimulation Test for Raynaud's Phenomenon Category : Health Centers Cardiovascular (Circulatory System) COLD Stimulation Test for Raynaud's Phenomenon Alternate Names : Isolated COLD Stress Testing, ICST Results and Values Attribution This test looks for reduced blood flow in the fingers after they are exposed to cold temperatures. Who is a candidate for the test? A cold stimulation test may be advised when a healthcare provider suspects Raynaud phenomenon . This condition causes the small arteries of the fingers, toes, ears, or nose to go into spasm. The spasm causes changes in skin color. Feelings of numbness and pain also often occur. Cold temperatures or emotional stress can bring on symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon. When this condition lasts for 2 years or more and an underlying cause cannot be found, it is called Raynaud disease. The cold stimulation test is used to see if a person's symptoms are from Raynaud phenomenon or other causes of low blood flow, such as

72. Total Health For Women Raynauds Disease The other is Raynaud s phenomenon, which occurs in conjunction with other Raynaud s phenomenon also commonly occurs in people who use vibrating or http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/62/80.cfm

New customer? Sign Up Current customer? Log In Home Vitamins Minerals ... Learning Center Search Products Library Ways To Shop Brands Health Concern Departments Free Catalog MotherNature.com's Best-of-the-Best Natural Products Catalog Is Here! Click Here to Get Your Free Copy Today. Chapter List For: Total Health For Women: Introduction to Total Health for Women Acne Alcoholism Allergies ... Total Health For Women From the Rodale book, Total Health For Women: Raynauds Disease Raynaud's Disease Mostly in the Hands of Women M ary Ann knows she lacks style at times. In early fall, the 50-year-old Philadelphia lawyer can be seen wearing big, fuzzy mittens and a large scarf wrapped around her head babushka-style. And when she entertains colleagues in her suburban home, she doesn't offer to fix the drinks. She asks her guests to do it themselves. Not very chic, perhaps, but for Mary Ann the habits are a matter of self-defense. She has Raynaud's disease, a disorder in which the hands, and sometimes other body parts, respond abnormally to cold or stress. A slight drop in the temperature or contact with cold objects such as soda cans, water or ice can cause intense pain and color changes in the fingers. The pain may be so bad that any exposure to cold is intolerable. The only way to stop Raynaud's is to stay warm and avoid contact with cold objects. What's Happening Here?

73. Foot Care Library | BunionBusters.com Primary Raynaud s phenomenon is also called Raynaud s disease. Criteria for Raynaud s disease include episodic digital ischemia (sequence of color changes http://www.bunionbusters.com/footcare/raynauds.asp

Locations : 205 Andover Street, Peabody, MA Home Healing Services Foot Care Library About Us ... Glossary Raynaud's Disease - Cold, Numb, Foot Pain Definition Episodic vasospasm (constriction of small arteries) of the digits. It is characterized by digital blanching, cyanosis(blue), a feeling of numbness or dulled sensory response and rubor (red) after cold exposure and rewarming. It can also be induced by anxiety or stress. This condition is primarily confined to the fingers and toes but can affect areas of the body such as your nose, cheeks, ears and even tongue. Primary Raynaud's phenomenon is also called Raynaud's disease. Criteria for Raynaud's disease include episodic digital ischemia (sequence of color changes in the skin in response to cold or stress), a numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or relief of stress, absence of arterial occlusion, bilateral distribution, absence of symptoms or signs of other diseases that also cause Raynaud's phenomenon, and duration of symptoms for 2 years or longer. Most people with Raynaud's disease develop symptoms before they reach 40 years of age. It can occur in young children. Raynaud's disease affects women three to five times more frequently than men. The prevalence is lower in warm climates than in cold climates. Etiology The mechanisms postulated to cause Raynaud's phenomenon include increased sympathetic nervous system activity, heightened digital vascular reactivity to vasoconstrictive stimuli, circulating vasoactive hormones, and decreased intravascular pressure. The sympathetic nervous system mediates the digital vasoconstrictive response to cold exposure and emotional stress but has been discounted as a primary mechanism. Some investigators have suggested that increased sensitivity, increased numbers of postsynaptic alpha2-adrenergic receptors, or both enhance the vasoconstrictive reactivity to sympathetic stimulation. In some cases of Raynaud's phenomenon, endogenous vasoactive substances (e.g., angiotensin II, serotonin, and thromboxane A2) and exogenous vasoconstrictors (e.g., ergot alkaloids and sympathomimetic drugs) may cause digital vasospasm. Many patients with Raynaud's phenomenon have hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms).

74. Questions And Answers About Raynaud's Phenomenon Where Can People Get More Information About Raynaud s phenomenon? Raynaud s phenomenon is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers, http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/raynaud/ar125fs.htm

En español Health Information Health Topics Order Publications Studies with Patients Patient Research Registries ... NIAMS Coalition Members Health Topics PDF version Publication Date May 2001 Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon What Is Raynaud's Phenomenon? What Happens During an Attack? How Is Raynaud's Phenomenon Classified? How Does a Doctor Diagnose Raynaud's Phenomenon? ... Where Can People Get More Information About 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 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. Although estimates vary, recent surveys show that Raynaud's phenomenon may affect 5 to 10 percent of the general population in the United States. Women are more likely than men to have the disorder. Raynaud's phenomenon appears to be more common in people who live in colder climates. However, people with the disorder who live in milder climates may have more attacks during periods of colder weather. What Happens During an Attack?

75. Arthritis Research Campaign | Raynaud's Phenomenon This leaflet has been produced for anyone interested in finding out more about Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6052/6052.htm

scotland + n. ireland north wales + midlands east + southeast ... south + southwest About this booklet This booklet has been produced for anyone interested in finding out more about Raynaud's phenomenon. We want to explain as much as possible about the condition. However, we cannot hope to answer all your questions. Everyone with this disorder is different and this booklet is not intended to replace an individual consultation with a doctor. We start out by explaining what this condition is. We go on to say something about other conditions which Raynaud's can be associated with, how these can be checked out, and what can be done to help. What is Raynaud's phenomenon? If you have Raynaud's phenomenon your hands, and sometimes your feet, change colour when exposed to cold conditions. Typically the hands go white, then blue, and then red as follows: White: as the blood supply to the fingers is reduced Blue: as the blood in the fingers becomes short of oxygen, and finally...

76. PRODIGY Guidance - Raynaud's Phenomenon This guidance covers the management of Raynaud s phenomenon. To differentiate between primary and secondary Raynaud s phenomenon. Background Information http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=Raynaud's phenomenon

77. Symptoms Of Raynaud's Phenomenon - WrongDiagnosis.com Symptoms of Raynaud s phenomenon including signs, symptoms, incubation period, duration, and correct diagnosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/raynauds_phenomenon/symptoms.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Raynaud's phenomenon Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Raynaud's phenomenon Next sections Diagnostic Tests for Raynaud's phenomenon Complications of Raynaud's phenomenon Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Raynaud's phenomenon Misdiagnosis of Medication Causes of Raynaud's phenomenon ... Associated Conditions of Raynaud's phenomenon Next chapters: Lupus Discoid lupus erythematosus Neonatal lupus Addison's Disease ... Feedback Symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon General information about symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon. Furthermore, symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon. List of symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Raynaud's phenomenon includes: Symptoms usually affect fingers, toes, nose, lips or earlobes

78. Types Of Raynaud's Phenomenon - WrongDiagnosis.com Types of Raynaud s phenomenon including symptoms and diagnosis of the correct subtype. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/raynauds_phenomenon/subtypes.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Raynaud's phenomenon Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Raynaud's phenomenon Next sections Causes of Raynaud's phenomenon Symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon Diagnostic Tests for Raynaud's phenomenon Complications of Raynaud's phenomenon ... Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Raynaud's phenomenon Next chapters: Lupus Discoid lupus erythematosus Neonatal lupus Addison's Disease ... Feedback Types of Raynaud's phenomenon Types list: The list of types of Raynaud's phenomenonn mentioned in various sources includes: Primary Raynaud's phenomenon - most common form; of unknown causes without an underlying cause. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon - caused by another condition such as lupus or scleroderma. Vibration-induced white finger - caused by vibrating tools Types discussion: Doctors classify Raynaud's phenomenon as either the primary or the secondary form. In medical literature, "primary Raynaud's phenomenon" may also be called Raynaud's disease, idiopathic Raynaud's phenomenon, or primary Raynaud's syndrome. The terms idiopathic and primary both mean that the cause is unknown. Primary Raynaud's Phenomenon Most people who have Raynaud's phenomenon have the primary form (the milder version). A person who has primary Raynaud's phenomenon has no underlying disease or associated medical problems. More women than men are affected, and approximately 75 percent of all cases are diagnosed in women who are between 15 and 40 years old.

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Home FAQ Start The Analyst Raynaud's Phenomenon Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors Treatment recommendations Raynaud's disease, syndrome or phenomenon, whether primary or secondary, is characterized by extreme coldness in the hands or feet, the fingers or toes becoming white and numb. The color may change to blue and finally red, as the blood returns to the tissues. This can take from several minutes to many hours, and can be extremely painful. It may also affect the ears and nose. Why Raynaud's phenomenon occurs is not well understood. Usually, the body conserves heat by reducing blood circulation to the extremities, particularly the hands and feet. This response uses a complex system of nerves and muscles to control blood flow through the smallest blood vessels in the skin. In people with Raynaud's phenomenon , this control system becomes too sensitive to cold and greatly reduces blood flow in the fingers. Damage to either the muscles or nerves that control blood flow may be the cause of Raynaud's phenomenon. Treatment may vary according to the severity of the symptoms. In mild cases it may be sufficient to maintain a constant body temperature, and, if possible, avoid extreme cold and sudden changes in temperature. Attacks can also be caused by stress and smoking. It is important to try and prevent attacks occurring in the first place.

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Home FAQ Start The Analyst Glossary: Raynaud's Phenomenon Definition Raynaud's disease or syndrome is a disorder of blood circulation, mainly in the fingers and toes. It is of unknown cause and characterized by changes of the skin that are aggravated by exposure to cold: first, becoming white with numbness and pain as a result of inadequate oxygenation of the blood, then red/purple with a burning sensation. The sudden constriction of blood vessels causes decreased blood flow to the extremities and can, in extreme cases, lead to gangrene. Also called "white finger", "wax finger" or "dead finger". Also: Raynaud's, Raynauds Phenomenon Topics Related To Raynaud's Phenomenon Buerger's Disease The Condition "...In addition, affected individuals may have sores (ulcers) on the extremities, numbness and tingling and a lack of normal blood flow to the fingers and/or toes when exposed to cold temperatures ( Raynaud's Phenomenon ), and/or inflammation and clotting of certain veins (thrombophlebitis)..." Cold Hands and Feet The Condition "...A number of things cause this, such as ...

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