Raynaud’s disease is an elusive, relatively misunderstood condition that can go on for years prior to a person taking action to address their colorful toes. The smaller blood vessels in your body become susceptible to minor contractions that can cause your toes to become multicolored. Raynaud’s most commonly occurs in cold weather areas and in smokers. The blood vessels in the feet and toes vasospasm, or over react, causing the toes to transition between three colors. Initially, they turn white, then blue and finally may appear bright red before returning to their natural color.
Though not entirely well understood, there are some factors that contribute to, or point to, the diagnosis of Raynaud’s in the toes or the feet:
- Most commonly in cold weather
- Smokers are at a greater risk
- Women between the age of 25-40 are most commonly inflicted
- Toes may feel cool to the touch and go numb
- Can be triggered by stress
If you fear that you may have Raynaud’s disease, or Raynaud’s phenomenon, you should see your podiatrist. Steps should be taken to reduce the severity of attacks. Keeping the areas most susceptible warm, if you smoke, stop, and in some cases medications that can widen the blood vessels can be prescribed.
Though not entirely well understood, there are some factors that contribute to, or point to, the diagnosis of Raynaud’s in the toes or the feet:
- Most commonly in cold weather
- Smokers are at a greater risk
- Women between the age of 25-40 are most commonly inflicted
- Toes may feel cool to the touch and go numb
- Can be triggered by stress
If you fear that you may have Raynaud’s disease, or Raynaud’s phenomenon, you should see your podiatrist. Steps should be taken to reduce the severity of attacks. Keeping the areas most susceptible warm, if you smoke, stop, and in some cases medications that can widen the blood vessels can be prescribed.
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