Raynaud'S Phenomenon
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Raynaud's phenomenon is a problem that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers.
When to see a doctor
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
Possible causes
- 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.
- Fibromyalgia
A condition causing widespread pain and muscle aches throughout the body. The cause is not well understood.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
An autoimmune disease caused by the body's immune system attacking organs and cells. The exact cause is unclear, but risk factors include being female, childbearing age, and heredity.
- Sjogren syndrome
- Polymyositis / dermatomyositis
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Scleroderma
- Vasculitis syndrome (including cryoglobulinemia)
Related serious diseases
- Acute hepatitis
Sudden inflammation of the liver with various causes, including alcohol and infections.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Have you ever experienced your fingers and toes turning from blue to purple or red in a cold environment?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Do you have a fever?
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References
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Pauling JD, Hughes M, Pope JE. Raynaud's phenomenon-an update on diagnosis, classification and management. Clin Rheumatol. 2019 Dec;38(12):3317-3330. doi: 10.1007/s10067-019-04745-5. Epub 2019 Aug 16. PMID: 31420815.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10067-019-04745-5
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Reviewed By:
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
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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