What Is Raynaud's Syndrome?
4. What Are the Symptoms of Raynaud’s?
When a person has an attack of Raynaud’s, the affected area often first turns white and feels cold. After that, the skin can turn blue and go numb. Warming the area improves circulation, but it can result in pain, throbbing and tingling. The skin may also then turn bright red. Episodes can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
For those with the primary form of the disease, it is not unusual to have the same fingers or toes affected on both sides of the body. Secondary Raynaud’s can impact one or both sides of the body. In severe cases, sores can appear on the tips of the fingers. Very rarely, gangrene in the fingertips leads to an infection that requires amputation.
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