Understanding Raynaud's Phenomenon for Diabetics
DR. PRIYANKA CHAKRAVARTY INDU, PhD
DR. PRIYANKA CHAKRAVARTY INDU, PhD
Raynaud's Phenomenon causes discoloration and nail issues due to vasospasms, mainly affecting fingers and toes.
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Named after Maurice Raynaud, it results from vasospasms reducing blood supply, triggered by stress or cold.
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Includes Primary Raynaud's (idiopathic) and Secondary Raynaud's (caused by other factors).
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Primary form can progress to secondary form; extreme cases may lead to necrosis or gangrene.
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Emotional stress and cold are classic triggers for this vasospastic disorder.
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Hyperactivation of the sympathetic system causes severe vasoconstriction, leading to tissue hypoxia.
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Chronic cases can result in atrophy, ulcers, and rare occurrences of ischemic gangrene.
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