Raynaud's Syndrome

Raynaud's syndrome, intermittent episodic occurrence mutual pale and blue fingers, legs less often, because of occlusion (closing) digital arteries (arteries in the fingers) precipitated by cold or emotional stress, undergoing warming.

The cause of

It can be divided into primary or idiopathic, or secondary. Diseases related secondary Raynaud's syndrome are collagenosis (systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's anchor, diabetes mellitus), and other vascular disease, obstructive disease of the arteries (arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, Morbus Buerger), poisoning (ergotaminski alkaloids, vinyl chloride, cytotoxic drugs, heavy metals), neurological and neoplastic processes, and heating professional or injury (frostbite injuries, vibration syndrome).

The clinical picture

Raynaud's syndrome affects between 3 and 5 million people worldwide, mostly women. It is characterized by local paleness, cyanosis, pain, a burning sensation or loss of sensation to the skin, swelling, and in extreme cases can result in unpleasant ulcers (ulcers) in the skin.

Diagnosis

It is based on history, clinical examination and confirmed by capillary microscopy nail beds (see the loss, and tortuosity of capillaries and venules extension).

Treatment

General measures include advice to avoid the cold, tobacco, excitement, physical exertion.Symptomatic treatment includes the use of vasodilatory drugs. Surgical treatment can lead to transient blood flow to the fingers. Infected ulcers should be treated with antibiotics.