Raynaud’s is a condition in which the blood supply to the extremities is temporarily interrupted, causing the fingers and or toes to change colour.
Cold temperatures or even a slight change in temperature can cause a Raynaud’s attack.
When subjected to extreme reactions to the cold or any slight change in temperature, the
fingers and toes may change colour and can be extremely painful. Initially Raynaud's may only affect one or two fingers, which may turn white and feel numb.
This can occur occasionally or regularly with all the fingers eventually becoming involved. It can be very worrying at first, especially if the fingers then change to a bluish colour followed by bright red.
Not knowing why this happens can often make matters worse, as stress can also cause a Raynaud’s attack.
At this point it is worth going to your doctor to find out what is wrong. More often than not if these colour changes are occurring in the hands and possibly in the feet, nose or ears, a diagnosis of
Raynaud’s will be given.
By planning ahead and following a few simple rules, such as wearing suitable clothing and having heating aids available, you will be in a better position to keep warm in fluctuating temperatures, such as air conditioning.
This should help to minimise the problems which may otherwise cause pain and discomfort.
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