{"product_id":"2940152890150","title":"Raynaud's Syndrome, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaynaud’s Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Raynaud's Syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaynaud's Syndrome is a rare transient vasospasm of small arteries of the hand precipitated by cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArteries are major blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to different parts of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaynaud's Syndrome is a rare disorder of the blood vessels usually more in the fingers and less in the toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople with this disorder have attacks that cause the blood vessels to narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is typical whiteness and blueness of fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen this happens, blood cannot get to the surface of the skin and the affected areas turn white and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the blood flow returns, the skin turns red and throbs or tingles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn severe cases of Raynaud’s syndrome, blood flow loss results in sores or tissue death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold weather and stress can spark off attacks of Raynaud’s syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVasospasm (narrowing of the blood vessels) of the arteries reduces blood flow to the fingers and toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely, the disorder involves the nose, ears, lips and nipples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two main types of\u003cbr\u003e1. Primary Raynaud’s Syndrome (also called Raynaud’s disease), the reason for this condition is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimary Raynaud's disease is more frequent and is likely to be less severe than secondary Raynaud's phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Secondary Raynaud’s Syndrome has an underlying disease, condition, or other factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis form of Raynaud's is often known as the Raynaud's phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal or no blood flows to affected body parts during an attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsequently, the skin may turn white and then blue for a brief period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe affected areas may appear red and throb, tingle, burn, or feel numb as blood flow returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have primary or secondary Raynaud's Syndrome, cold temperatures or stress can trigger \"Raynaud's attacks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn both types of Raynaud's Syndrome, even mild or brief changes in temperature can cause Raynaud's attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemoving something out of the freezer or being exposed to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit can cause the fingers to turn blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people who have Raynaud's Syndrome have no long-term tissue damage or disability.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, people who have severe Raynaud's Syndrome can develop skin sores or gangrene from prolonged or repeated Raynaud's attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGangrene is the death or decay of body tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Raynaud's Syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften the cause of Raynaud's Syndrome is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople in colder climates more commonly develop Raynaud's Syndrome than people in warmer areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 .Classically cold precipitated, more common in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Emotional factors such as fear and anxiety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may happen secondary to other conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 .Auto immune disease such as SLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Arterial compression syndrome from cervical ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Hypothyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Raynaud’s Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Hypothermia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Gangrene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172941840624,"sku":"2940152890150","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152890150_p0.jpg?v=1764025382","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152890150","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}