Antidepressants For Raynaud's
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
When normal, healthy people are in a cold environment, the tiny blood vessels in their skin constrict, or narrow, in an effort to conserve heat. In people with Raynaud's phenomenon (also called Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome), that natural response to cold becomes extreme. The tiny blood vessels go into spasm, narrowing and reducing the blood flow to the affected areas. This response, called vasospasm, is seen most often in the fingers and toes, but it also can occur in the...
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder of small blood vessels that respond excessively to stimuli which causes poor blood flow, usually in the... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Raynaud's PhenomenonThe following are some lifestyle tips for managing Raynaud's phenomenon:Keeping warm is the primary goal for preventing the... Read more »
Raynauds phenomenon
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Raynauds phenomenon is a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to the fingers,... Read more »
Cold stimulation test for Raynauds syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The cold stimulation test for Raynaud's phenomenon is a test that measures the temperature of each finger after they are placed in an ice-water... Read more »
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