Raynauds Syndrome of the Foot
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Definition:
"Secondary Raynaud's; Bilateral arterial and arteriolar cyanosis of the fingers due to vasoconstriction of uncertain cause; may be brought on by low temperatures or emotional stress.
Symptoms- Nails become brittle with longitudinal ridges
- Atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and muscle
- Ulceration and ischemic gangrene
- Pain within the affected extremitie
- Discoloration (paleness)
- Sensations of cold and/or numbness
Causes- Result of vasospasms that decrease blood supply to the respective regions
- Connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Anorexia nervosa
- Atherosclerosis
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Beta-blockers
- Jobs involving vibration, particularly drilling, suffer from vibration white finger
- Physical trauma
- Lyme Disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Treatment- Treat the underlying cause
- Vasodilators
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