Raynaud'S Phenomenon

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Palpitation

• Palpitations (irregular)

• Numbness / sensory disorder

• Alternating diarrhea and constipation

• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

• Fainting with loss of consciousness

• Recent weight loss

• Peripheral cyanosis

• Gross hematuria

• Dysphagia

• Raynaud's disease

  This is a disorder of unknown origin where there is decreased blood flow to the fingers from blood vessel spasm. Initially, the fingers turn pale when exposed to the cold, then subsequently become swollen, painful and red when warmed.

• Sjogren syndrome

  An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the organs that produce tears and saliva. This results in dry eyes and dry mouth. In some cases, the internal organs can also be gradually affected.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

  An autoimmune disease, caused by the body's own immune system attacking organs and cells in the body. The exact cause is unclear, but risk factors include female gender, childbearing age, and heredity.

• Polymyositis / dermatomyositis
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Mixed connective tissue disease
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis syndrome (including cryoglobulinemia)
• Eosinophilic Fasciitis

• Acute hepatitis

  Sudden inflammation of the liver with many causes including alcohol and infections.