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Raynaud syndrome, also known as Raynaud's phenomenon, is a medical condition in which the spasm of small arteries causes episodes of reduced blood flow to end arterioles. [1] Typically the fingers, and, less commonly, the toes, are involved. [ 1 ]
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the sympathetic nerve trunk in the thoracic region is destroyed. [1] [2] ETS is used to treat excessive sweating in certain parts of the body (focal hyperhidrosis), facial flushing, Raynaud's disease and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
In those with systemic disease, life expectancy can be affected, and this varies based on subtype. [3] Death is often due to lung, gastrointestinal, or heart complications. [3] About three per 100,000 people per year develop the systemic form. [3] The condition most often begins in middle age. [1] Women are more often affected than men. [1]
Raynaud’s phenomenon, which causes parts of the body like the fingers and the toes to go cold and numb, likely stems from two genes, a study published Thursday in the journal Nature ...
Causes: There was a study done in 2013 where two Vietnamese patients were diagnosed with primary erythromelalgia. Patient A was a 33-year old female diagnosed with primary erythromelalgia at age 30 and suffered from burning and pain in her feet since she was 8 years old (Wu et. al 2013).
The most prevalent skin change is Raynaud's phenomenon, which usually appears early in the course of the disease. [14] Swollen digits are a common sign, and on occasion, the complete hand swells. [15] [16] Acrosclerosis, also known as sclerodactyly, can develop with or without proximal scleroderma and is usually a later symptom of the condition ...
Most patients (over 80%) have vascular symptoms and Raynaud's phenomenon, which leads to attacks of discoloration of the hands and feet in response to cold. Raynaud's normally affects the fingers and toes. Systemic scleroderma and Raynaud's can cause painful ulcers on the fingers or toes, which are known as digital ulcers.
For example, diabetes could be a cause of ED as it is a condition that can cause nerve damage and vascular issues. Other diseases and medical conditions that can cause tissue damage in men above ...