Raynaud's PhenomenonMedical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
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William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Raynaud's Phenomenon OverviewRaynaud's phenomenon is a vessel abnormality caused by overactivity of smooth muscle in the wall of arteries, leading to blood vessel spasms (vasospasms) of the small vessels that supply blood to the arms, legs, hands, and feet. Raynaud's phenomenon is usually diagnosed in people younger than 40 years of age and occurs five times more frequently in women than in men. The disorder is sometimes referred to as "white fingers disease." Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Raynaud Phenomenon
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Areas affected by Raynaud's phenomenon may:
The hands, feet, nose, and ears can be affected by Raynaud's phenomenon. Raynaud's may affect one finger or several. Even nipples may be affected.
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Raynaud phenomenon refers to reversible ischemia of peripheral arterioles.
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