In the 'Symptoms - Cardiovascular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about Raynaud's phenomenon:
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Do you have Raynaud's phenomenon (extreme loss of circulation to fingers and/or toes)?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Probably had it / minor episode(s) now resolved" |
History of Raynaud's phenomenon |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode(s) now resolved" |
History of Raynaud's phenomenon |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Raynaud's phenomenon |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Raynaud's phenomenon |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Raynaud's Phenomenon (Raynaud's, Raynauds Disease, Raynaud's Disease, Raynauds Phenomenon, Raynauds Syndrome, Raynaud's Syndrome)
Raynaud's disease or syndrome is a disorder of blood circulation, mainly in the fingers and toes. It is of unknown cause and characterized by changes of the skin that are aggravated by exposure to cold: first, becoming white with numbness and pain as a result of inadequate oxygenation of the blood, then red/purple with a burning sensation. The sudden constriction of blood vessels causes decreased blood flow to the extremities and can, in extreme cases, lead to gangrene. Also called "white finger", "wax finger" or "dead finger".
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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