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Smokers should cut down or quit, as tobacco causes the blood vessels to constrict, decreasing the blood flow to the fingertips. In people with Raynaud’s, the sensitive blood vessels overreact to cold temperatures and become narrower than usual, significantly restricting the blood flow.

Areas of skin that turn white then blue. Depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see. Raynaud’s tends to affect females more than males. Primary Raynaud’s normally starts between the ages of 15 years and 25 years, and secondary Raynaud’s between 35 and 40 years. For example, if it’s cold outside, blood vessels near your skin’s surface constrict to move blood to veins deeper in your body. This allows your body to conserve heat. Your blood vessels also constrict when you’re stressed to help your body save oxygen. There’s some evidence that primary Raynaud’s may be an inherited condition, as cases have been known to run in families. Secondary Raynaud’s Smoking will cause narrowing of the arteries that pump blood to the fingers so stopping smoking is one of the most important factors in managing hand-arm vibration syndrome.Avoiding the cold, wearing gloves, using hand-warmers and reducing stress can all ease Raynaud’s. Omega-3 fatty acids(also found in oily fish), evening primrose oil, vitamin B3and magnesiumsupplements could be beneficial. In severe cases, the doctor may prescribe a drug that increases blood flow to the extremities. Scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus can affect multiple organs and often need specialist treatment. Rough, itchy hands What rough, itchy hands could mean Exercise regularly, as this helps to improve your circulation and reduce stress levels (see below). For most people, 150 minutes of vigorous exercise a week is recommended. Read more about exercise.

your symptoms only started when you were over 30 years of age – most cases of primary Raynaud’s begin between the ages of 20 to 30 There’s no specific therapy for these nodules, but exercise, and/or physiotherapy to keep painful, stiff fingers moving, eating a healthy diet (Mediterranean is good) and losing weight, if needed, are the mainstays of osteoarthritis treatment.

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Newer treatments such as laser therapy and photodynamic therapy may also be available. Living with scleroderma A type of surgery called sympathectomy is sometimes used. It involves cutting the nerves causing the affected blood vessels to spasm. The condition appears to run in families. A person a first-degree relative with Raynaud’s is more likely to develop it. Possible pathways of Raynaud’s disease Mechanical vibration — Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration — Part 1: General requirements. (2001).

James WD, et al. Cutaneous vascular diseases. In: Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. 13th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 20, 2020. Raynaud’s syndrome is an exaggerated version of a normal body process called vasomotor response. Vasomotor response means your blood vessels open up ( vasodilation) and tighten ( vasoconstriction) to help your body respond to its environment.

Medication can include anti-inflammatory drugs and gels and creams to rub into the fingers. Try taking omega-3s, vitamin E, seleniumand vitamin Dsupplements, too. If detected in the early stages, vibration-induced Raynaud's phenomenon will not worsen as long as there is no further exposure to vibration. Early cases may actually improve, but advanced cases seldom do. Surgery often reverses Raynaud's phenomenon caused by hypothenar hammer syndrome. Wigley FM. Treatment of the Raynaud phenomenon: Initial management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Sept. 29, 2022.

People can also get Raynaud's phenomenon because of certain underlying diseases (e.g., scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus) or injuries. This form is known as "secondary Raynaud's phenomenon." The exact pathways of Raynaud’s disease are not known, but it probably results from a combination of factors, and the combination of factors probably differs between individuals. Vascular mediators Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist who can suggest exercises to help you regain strength and mobility in your hands as well as advise on pain relief. Other treatments can include massage, acupressure and acupuncture. Steroid injections may be an option if there is inflammation. Usually mild (skin color changes, numbness, pins and needles). Doesn’t cause skin ulcers or gangrene. Raynaud’s disrupts this normal body process and causes your blood vessels to constrict more than they should. This interrupts your normal blood flow and limits the oxygen available to your fingers or toes. How does Raynaud’s disease affect my heart?Rheumatoid arthritisis treated with steroids, anti-inflammatories, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to slow joint damage and, if severe, ‘biological’ drugs that target specific parts of the immune system. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, your joint linings can well, because of inflammation, and may become hot and painful when touched. Anti-vibration tools, anti-vibration gloves, and anti-vibration shields may help reduce exposure to vibration.