Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Raynaud's phenomenon describes when your extremities feel cold, numb and change colors often in response to a sudden temperature shift like grabbing a cold glass of water. It commonly affects the fingers and toes. It is due to a sudden decrease in blood flow to those parts of the body. It may occur in isolation and it may also occur as a symptom of systemic disease.

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Palpitation

• Palpitations (irregular)

• Numbness / sensory disorder

• Alternating diarrhea and constipation

• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

• Fainting with loss of consciousness

• Recent weight loss

• Peripheral cyanosis

• Gross hematuria

• Dysphagia

Generally, Raynaud's phenomenon can be related to:

• Raynaud's Disease

  This disorder of unknown origin causes decreased blood flow to the fingers due to blood vessel spasms. Initially, fingers turn pale when exposed to cold, then become swollen, painful, and red when warmed.

• Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

  Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Risk factors include family history of connective tissue disease and exposure to certain viruses or chemicals. It's most common in women in their 20s and 30s, but children may also be affected.

• Scleroderma

  Scleroderma is a connective tissue disorder that causes the skin to thicken and harden, though it may also affect other organs. It is categorized as localized or widespread (systemic scleroderma). It is a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body.

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Vasculitis Syndrome (Including Cryoglobulinemia)
• Sjogren Syndrome
• Eosinophilic Fasciitis
• Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis
• Fibromyalgia