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Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon
Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon
Specific treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- Your signs and symptoms
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
- Expectation for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
Although there is no cure for Raynaud's phenomenon, the disorder can often be successfully managed with proper treatment. Treatment may include:
- Preventative measures such as wearing gloves or avoiding cold exposure
- Smoking cessation
- Wearing finger guards over ulcerated fingers
- Avoiding trauma or vibration to the hand (such as vibrating tools)
- Medications that are usually used to treat high blood pressure (anti-hypertensive medications) may be given during the winter months (to help reduce constriction of the blood vessels)
Individuals who first experience Raynaud's phenomenon in their 40s should be tested for an underlying disease. Up to 50% of individuals who have Raynaud's develop a secondary disorder, usually a connective tissue disorder.