Raynaud's Phenomenon

Raynaud's Phenomenon (or Raynaud's Disease) is a condition causing some areas of the body, such as the fingers, toes, tip of the nose and ears, to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress.

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Reviewed November 2007

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Title:   Raynaud's phenomenon
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Raynaud's phenomenon is the short term interruption of blood flow to the extremities. Women under the age of 25 years are most susceptible to the condition. In around five per cent of cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is symptomatic of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Prazosin for Raynaud's phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease causing fibrosis and commonly affects the skin and internal organs such as the GI tract, lungs, kidney and heart. Most people with scleroderma also have raynaud's phenomenon (RP). One of the possible treatment options for RP in scleroderma is Prazosin.

Title:   Ketanserin for Raynaud's Phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Ketanserin has been studied to determine if it could improve features of Scleroderma including Raynaud's phenomenon.

Title:   Oral vasodilators for primary Raynaud's phenomenon
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Raynaud's phenomenon is caused by short term constriction of the small arteries in the extremities, usually the fingers. For a few minutes, usually, the fingertips go white and feel numb or tingle and prickle. Then the blood flow returns and they become...
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Raynaud's phenomenon (Raynaud's disease)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Raynaud's disease
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   For people who have Raynaud's Disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Iloprost and cisaprost for Raynaud's phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease causing fibrosis and commonly affects the skin and internal organs such as the GI tract, lungs, kidney and heart.

Title:   Cyclofenil for Raynaud's Phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease causing fibrosis and commonly affects the skin and internal organs such as the GI tract, lungs, kidney and heart. Cyclofenil is a drug which is well tolerated and may have efficacy in the treatment of primary and secondary RP.

Title:   Connective Tissue Diseases
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about connective tissue diseases, including granuloma, lupus (SLE), Marfan Syndrome and Raynaud's Disease.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about peripheral vascular diseases, including Raynaud's Disease.
Date:   Jan 2008
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