Symptoms Of Raynaud's Disease

Raynaud's disease is also referred to as Raynaud's phenomenon or syndrome. It causes some areas of the body, especially extremities like fingers and toes, to feel cold and numb in colder temperatures and when stress is present. The disease causes the small arteries that carry blood to constrict, which limits blood flow to the affected body parts. The constriction of an artery is called vasospasm. Raynaud's disease is more common in women and individuals living in colder climates. The treatment will depend on the severity of the disease and other health issues that may be present. While Raynaud's disease does reduce the quality of life, it usually does not disable individuals who have it.