The patient Jeffery Straker has viralized a video on his social networks where he can be seen putting his hands in a sink with water, with the singular peculiarity that some of the fingers of his hands have a different color from the rest. The patient describes in the footer of his viral video published on networks that he suffers from Raynaud’s phenomenon.
That said, in the video of the patient with Raynaud’s phenomenon, you can see how just by putting his hands in the water, the coloration of his fingers began to normalize.
@jefferystraker Quick video of Raynaud’s Syndrome in my fingers. Anyone else have this?!! #raynauds #raynaudssyndrome #health #fingers #medical #raynaud #raynaudsdisease #weirdmedicalfacts ♬ Morning Light – Jeffery Straker
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon that the patient suffers from?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Raynaud’s disease causes numbness and coldness in parts of the body, such as fingers and toes, in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud’s disease, the small arteries that supply the skin become narrowed, limiting blood flow to the affected areas.
Women are more likely than men to have Raynaud’s disease, also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s syndrome. It appears to be more common in people who live in cold climates.
Treatment for Raynaud’s disease depends on its severity and whether you have other diseases. For most people, Raynaud’s disease is not disabling, but it can affect quality of life.
Complications of Raynaud’s phenomenon
If secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon is severe, blood flow to the fingers or toes is decreased and may lead to tissue damage, according to information from the Mayo Clinic.
If an artery is completely blocked, sores or dead tissue can occur, effects that are difficult to treat. In extreme, rare, and untreated cases, it may be necessary to remove the affected part of the body.
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