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A more recent treatment for severe Raynaud's is the use of botulinum toxin. The 2009 article [36] studied 19 patients ranging in age from 15 to 72 years with severe Raynaud's phenomenon of which 16 patients (84%) reported pain reduction at rest; 13 patients reported immediate pain relief, three more had gradual pain reduction over 1–2 months ...
In people with Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold temperatures or stress trigger spasms in the small blood vessels near the surface of the skin, causing the vessels to constrict and limit blood flow.
CREST syndrome, also known as the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis (lcSSc), is a multisystem connective tissue disorder.The acronym "CREST" refers to the five main features: calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia.
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.
Generic sildenafil (and brand-name Viagra) is a medication for the treatment of ED, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. To understand how Viagra works, we need to look at ...
Raynaud's phenomenon (also known as Raynaud's disease or syndrome) is an important condition affecting skin temperature of many around the globe. [35] Raynaud's phenomenon is the exaggerated response of cutaneous circulation to exposure to cold ambient temperatures. [36] ‘Raynaud attacks’, which can begin in parts of the body and spread ...
Nifedipine, sold under the brand name Procardia among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor. [2] It is one of the treatments of choice for Prinzmetal angina. [2] It may be used to treat severe high blood pressure in pregnancy. [2]
Along with hypothyroidism, which impacts your body’s metabolism and can make you feel cold, Raynaud’s disease is another common cause of chilly hands. “This condition commonly occurs in ...