However, episodes can be prevented by avoiding situations that trigger them. There is no known way to prevent the development of Raynaud’s disease and there is no known cure for the condition. Blood tests may be done to help determine whether the condition is primary or secondary. You may be given a cold challenge test, which is done to see the colour changes in the fingers after your hands are exposed to cold.Īdults who start to develop Raynaud’s disease after about age 35 years may be tested for an underlying disease.
CROSS FINGERS AND TOES SKIN
The tiny blood vessels in the skin at the base of your fingernails may be examined for deformities using a magnifier or microscope. The doctor will ask about symptoms and medical history, and look at the problem areas. However, if symptoms worsen or a person gets sores or infections on affected fingers and toes, they should see a doctor. Diagnosisįor many people living with Raynaud’s disease is more of an inconvenience than a problem. They may also feel warm and may throb painfully.Ī general feeling of tightness in the affected area may also be experienced during an episode.
CROSS FINGERS AND TOES CRACKED
In rare cases the prolonged lack of oxygen can cause cracked skin or chilblains, or small ulcers at the tips of the fingers. In more severe cases the lack of oxygen due to the reduced blood supply can irritate nerves, causing pain, and can damage the tissues beneath the skin. In mild cases, only skin discolouration or minor tingling may be experienced. An episode tends to come on very quickly and can last for minutes or a number of hours. Most episodes occur in response to exposure to cold, sudden changes in temperature or emotional stress. Raynaud’s disease occurs in “episodes”, where symptoms are present for a period of time, and then resolve. Secondary Raynaud's disease can develop at any age.
Diseases that affect the skin and joints eg: scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Secondary Raynaud’s disease is so called because it is triggered by something else, such as:
It usually starts in a person's teenage years or twenties.
Primary Raynaud’s disease is usually a mild condition and produces few complications. Primary Raynaud’s disease is the more common form and affects women more than men. It does run in families, however, so a genetic cause is suspected. In these cases, the cause of the condition is unknown. There are two types of Raynaud’s disease – Primary and Secondary: Primary Raynaud’s disease The rate of progression differs greatly amongst individuals. Initially it may only affect the tips of the fingers or toes, but over time may affect whole fingers and toes. It is a progressive condition, meaning it tends to worsen as a person gets older. Raynaud’s disease (also referred to as Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud’s phenomenon) is estimated to affect up to 10% of New Zealanders. Typical symptoms include fingers and toes turning white or blue and becoming numb and then, when warmed, turning red and becoming painful. Raynaud's disease is a condition affecting the circulation of blood in the fingers and toes, usually when exposed to cold.
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