Raynaud's Disease Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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Raynaud's
Discoloration of the fingers
Hand color changes in cold places
Hand turns pale in cold places
Thumb pain
Raynaud syndrome
White finger
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What is Raynaud's Disease?
This disorder of unknown origin causes decreased blood flow to the fingers due to blood vessel spasms. Initially, fingers turn pale when exposed to cold, then become swollen, painful, and red when warmed.
Typical Symptoms of Raynaud's Disease
Fingers and toes turn from pale blue to purplish-red when in the cold
Fingers and toes are pale white or blue
Finger pain
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Skin problem over the back of the hand
Hands and feet are cold
Numbness of the fingers
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Raynaud's Disease
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do your fingers and toes turn from pale blue to purplish-red color in the cold?
Are your fingers or toes pale?
Are your fingers hurting?
Is your skin colored either purple or blue?
Do you feel any numbness or altered sensation?
Treatmentof Raynaud's Disease
Further investigations may be needed to find and treat the underlying cause. Wearing gloves to keep hands warm and quitting smoking can reduce the frequency of flare-ups. Some oral medications can also help with Raynaud's.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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