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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
A careful [[medical history|history]] will often reveal whether the condition is primary or secondary. Once this has been established, investigations are largely to identify or exclude possible secondary causes. | A careful [[medical history|history]] will often reveal whether the condition is primary or secondary. Once this has been established, investigations are largely to identify or exclude possible secondary causes. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Common Symptoms == | ||
The condition causes painful, pale, cold extremities. This is often distressing, impinges on quality of life, and is potentially dangerous | The condition causes painful, pale, cold extremities. This is often distressing, impinges on quality of life, and is potentially dangerous | ||
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In [[pregnancy]], this sign normally disappears due to increased surface [[blood flow]]. | In [[pregnancy]], this sign normally disappears due to increased surface [[blood flow]]. | ||
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Overview
History
A careful history will often reveal whether the condition is primary or secondary. Once this has been established, investigations are largely to identify or exclude possible secondary causes.
Common Symptoms
The condition causes painful, pale, cold extremities. This is often distressing, impinges on quality of life, and is potentially dangerous
Unilateral Raynaud's, or that which is present only in the hands or feet, is almost certainly secondary, as primary Raynaud's is a systemic condition. However, a patient's feet may be affected without his realizing it.
In pregnancy, this sign normally disappears due to increased surface blood flow.