Also, try to avoid secondhand smoke. If you have Raynaud's, be sure to take care of your hands and feet. Protect them from cuts, bruises, and other injuries. For example, wear properly fitted shoes and don't walk barefoot. Use lotion to prevent your skin from drying and cracking. Also, avoid tight wristbands and rings. If lifestyle changes don't control Raynaud's, you may need medicines or surgery.
Medicines are used to improve blood flow to the fingers and toes. Examples of medicines used to treat Raynaud's include calcium channel blockers, alpha blockers, prescription skin creams, and ACE inhibitors used less often.
Rarely, people who have severe Raynaud's may develop skin sores or gangrene. If this happens, antibiotics or surgery to cut out the damaged tissue may be needed. In very serious cases, the affected toe or finger may need to be removed.
Another treatment for severe Raynaud's is to block the nerves in the hands or feet that control the arteries. This can help prevent Raynaud's attacks. This treatment is done using surgery or shots.
The surgery often relieves symptoms, but sometimes for only a few years. Shots may need to be repeated if symptoms persist or come back.
Primary Raynaud's Raynaud's disease and secondary Raynaud's Raynaud's phenomenon can be lifelong conditions. However, you can take steps to help control Raynaud's.
Lifestyle changes and ongoing care can help you manage the disorder. Most people who have primary Raynaud's can manage the disorder with lifestyle changes. You also can take steps to stop a Raynaud's attack once it starts. Warm up your hands, feet, or other affected areas right away. For example, place your hands under your armpits, run warm water over your fingers and toes, or massage your hands and feet. For more information about lifestyle changes, go to "How Is Raynaud's Treated?
If you have Raynaud's, it's important to get ongoing care. Talk with your doctor about how often to schedule followup visits. Take all medicines as your doctor prescribes. See your doctor right away if your Raynaud's symptoms get worse or if you develop sores on your fingers, toes, or other parts of your body. Learn more about participating in a clinical trial.
View all trials from ClinicalTrials. Visit Children and Clinical Studies to hear experts, parents, and children talk about their experiences with clinical research. Also known as Raynauds Phenomenon. What Is - Raynaud's. Causes - Raynaud's. Causes of Secondary Raynaud's Many things can cause secondary Raynaud's. Examples include: Diseases and conditions that directly damage the arteries or damage the nerves that control the arteries in the hands and feet Repetitive actions that damage the nerves that control the arteries in the hands and feet Injuries to the hands and feet Exposure to certain chemicals Medicines that narrow the arteries or affect blood pressure Diseases and Conditions Secondary Raynaud's is linked to diseases and conditions that directly damage the arteries.
Repetitive Actions Repetitive actions that damage the arteries or the nerves that control the arteries in the hands and feet may lead to Raynaud's.
Hand or Foot Injuries Injuries to the hands or feet from accidents, frostbite, surgery, or other causes can lead to Raynaud's. Chemicals Exposure to certain workplace chemicals can cause a scleroderma-like illness that's linked to Raynaud's. The nicotine in cigarettes also can raise your risk of developing Raynaud's. Medicines Certain medicines can cause secondary Raynaud's, including: Migraine headache medicines that contain ergotamine. This substance causes the arteries to narrow.
Certain cancer medicines, such as cisplatin and vinblastine. Some over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines and diet aids. Some of these medicines can narrow your arteries. Beta blockers. These medicines slow your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Birth control pills. These medicines can affect blood flow. Risk Factors - Raynaud's. Why does it happen? Symptoms of Raynaud's can last from a few minutes to several hours. Raynaud's is slightly more common in women than men.
Secondary Raynaud's In some cases, an underlying health condition could be causing the blood vessels to overreact. Injury and overuse Raynaud's sometimes results from a physical injury. Skin and tissue damage caused by frostbite can also lead to Raynaud's.
Smoking Smoking cigarettes also increases your risk of developing Raynaud's. Vibration white finger Vibration white finger is a term used when secondary Raynaud's has been caused by vibration. This typically happens to people who regularly use certain types of vibrating tools, such as: sanders, grinders and disc cutters hammer drills chainsaws, hedge trimmers and power mowers Any vibrating tool that causes tingling or numbness in your fingers could lead to vibration white finger.
If the job can't be done without vibrating tools: ask to use suitable low-vibration tools make sure you're using the right tool for the job check tools are properly maintained keep cutting tools sharp reduce the amount of time you use the tool in one go by doing other jobs in between keep warm at work wear anti-vibration gloves store tools indoors, so they don't have cold handles when next used encourage your blood circulation by keeping warm, stopping smoking and massaging and exercising your fingers during your breaks If you're diagnosed with the condition, tell your employer as soon as possible.
Blood tests Your GP may also refer you for blood tests to check for other health conditions that could be causing your symptoms.
Keep your whole body warm, especially your hands and feet. Wear gloves and warm footwear in cold weather. If you smoke, stop. Quitting smoking will improve your circulation, which should help to improve symptoms. Exercise regularly, as this helps to improve your circulation and reduce stress levels see below.
For most people, minutes of vigorous exercise a week is recommended. Read more about exercise. Try to minimise your stress levels. Regular exercise, eating a healthy diet , and relaxation techniques , such as deep breathing or activities such as yoga , can help. You may find it useful to avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea and cola.
Medication Nifedipine If your symptoms fail to improve, you may be prescribed nifedipine. Side effects are common and include: oedema — swelling of certain parts of the body, such as your hands and feet, due to a build-up of fluid headaches heart palpitations dizziness constipation Don't drink grapefruit juice when taking nifedipine, as this could make side effects worse.
These medications include: angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE inhibitors fluoxetine — which was widely used in the treatment of depression sildenafil — which is used to treat erectile dysfunction inability to get or maintain an erection These medicines are not licensed for the treatment of Raynaud's in the UK, but you may be prescribed them if it's thought the potential benefit outweighs the possible risks. Surgery Surgery for Raynaud's is rare. Scleroderma is when the body produces excessively high levels of collagen.
Symptoms of scleroderma include: puffy and itchy skin tight and uncomfortable joints small calcium spots and red spots under the skin trouble swallowing, known as dysphagia diarrhoea , bloating or constipation There's no cure for scleroderma, but there are ways of overcoming problems it may cause. For example, medicines can reverse or slow down the processes that cause damage around the body. Certain blood pressure, migraine, cancer medications, birth control pills, and over-the-counter cold medications, can all be the culprit.
And, people who work with tools that vibrate e. The age of onset as well as duration of symptoms are important questions that your physician may ask. In addition, the symmetry of symptoms can shed light on a diagnosis. However, your luck might change pretty quickly if your physician chooses to order blood tests to rule out other diseases e.
During the test, your physician will put a small drop of oil at the base of one of your fingernails. Use insulated drinking glasses. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Raynaud's ray-NOSE disease causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress.
Raynaud's disease Open pop-up dialog box Close. Raynaud's disease Raynaud's disease causes smaller arteries that supply blood flow to the skin to narrow in response to cold or stress.
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