Raynaud's

Raynaud's phenomenon

A condition where small blood vessels overreact to cold or stress, causing fingers and toes to turn white then blue then red.

What it is

Raynaud's can be primary (harmless) or linked to an autoimmune condition such as scleroderma.

Signs people often notice

•White then blue fingers
•Cold-triggered
•Red rewarming with tingling
•Sometimes toes or ears

Who it affects

More common in women and people living in cold climates.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this primary or linked to another condition?
?What helps day to day?
?Should I be tested further?

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