What Is Raynaud's Phenomenon?
7. Can Raynaud’s Syndrome Be Treated?
Most patients can successfully manage symptoms by avoiding extreme cold or protecting the affected areas with warm clothing. Finger guards may help speed the healing of sores on hands affected by poor circulation. People can reduce the chance of damaging the hands by limiting the use of vibrating tools that could lead to trauma. Certain medications used to treat blood pressure can reduce contrition in blood vessels and may help reduce symptoms of Raynaud’s disease.
If Raynaud’s is caused to an underlying medical condition, a multifaceted approach is necessary.1Hughes, M and Herrick, A.L. Raynaud’s phenomenon, Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, Vol 30, 1 (2016): 112-132. Doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2016.04.001. Treating that condition may help mitigate symptoms of the disorder. In extreme cases, there are surgical interventions that can reduce the frequency of attacks.
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