Blurbal Perspective

When someone has Raynaud's, it means that they are experiencing an issue with blood flow. A person's body is not sending adequate amounts of blood flow to the feet and hands. These body parts start to feel extremely cold and numb. This phenomenon typically lasts for only a short time, but in some cases may last for an hour or more. Raynaud's Phenomenon is not necessarily an autoimmune disease itself, but it could be a precursor to (or a symptom of) several autoimmune diseases, such as: Lupus , Scleroderma , Rheumatoid Arthritis , or Atherosclerosis. What causes Raynaud's? There is no actual cause, due to there being so many causes. One of the causes is one I mentioned above: other autoimmune diseases. Some medications could also trigger Raynaud's . Individuals who work with vibrating power tools may end up with this phenomenon. Smoking and frostbite are other possible reasons one may have Raynaud's. The main thing that causes an attack is exposure to c...

Raynaud's is a very rare disorder that affects one's arteries, or blood vessels. These blood vessels carry blood from one end of the body to the other, and all places in between. In individuals who suffer from Raynaud's disease, or Raynaud's phenomenon, the blood vessels experience a vasospasm (in laymen's terms, it means that the blood vessels are narrowed). When blood vessels narrow, there is a reduction of blood flow to a person's toes and fingers (the phenomenon is primarily seen in the fingers). In about 40% of individuals with Raynaud's affected areas can include the toes, nose, nipples, lips, and ears. Raynaud's is categorized into two main types: primary and secondary. The primary type is known as Raynaud's disease. The cause of this disease is unknown, but it is not as severe as secondary Raynaud's. Secondary Raynaud's is known as Raynaud's phenomenon. It is caused by other factors or underlying diseases. Whether you...