Raynaud S Disease Bilateral Or Unilateral
When raynaud s phenomenon is limited to one hand or one foot it is referred to as unilateral raynaud s.
Raynaud s disease bilateral or unilateral. It is more common and is often milder than secondary raynaud. 9814067 indexed for medline. Although erythromelalgia typically affects both sides of the body bilateral it may sometimes involve only one side unilateral. The disorder may be primary or secondary.
It commonly progresses within several years to affect other limbs as the vascular disease progresses. Rp is typically symmetrical and may be primary or secondary to a ctd. The disease course may be extremely variable from case to case. Occasionally other acral parts eg nose tongue are affected.
Treatment of raynaud s phenomenon must be adapted to the level of discomfort and to the cause of the vasomotor disorder. Raynaud syndrome is vasospasm of parts of the hand in response to cold or emotional stress causing reversible discomfort and color changes pallor cyanosis erythema or a combination in one or more digits. The cause of primary raynaud disease is unknown. This is an uncommon form and it is always secondary to local or regional vascular disease.
Unilateral raynaud s phenomenon is much less common and always secondary to local or regional vascular disease. Raynaud disease and related raynaud s phenomenon is the tendency of cold temperatures to trigger spasms in the arteries of the arms and legs which causes skin discoloration and discomfort usually in the hands and feet. Multiple sclerosis ms a chronic inflammatory disorder of the cns presents with a diverse range of neurological symptoms and signs. The symptoms of raynaud disease are usually brought on by exposure to cold air temperature or by touching something icy.
This form usually affects both hands and feet. Raynaud s phenomenon is the initial symptom that presents for 70 of patients with scleroderma a skin and joint disease. This is an uncommon form and it is always secondary to local or regional vascular disease. Raynaud s disease is a vascular disorder that causes intermittent interruption of blood flow to the extremities.
We present a case of sudden onset unilateral raynaud s as the initial symptom of ms. This form usually affects both hands and feet. Signs and symptoms of raynaud s disease include. When raynaud s phenomenon is limited to one hand or one foot it is referred to as unilateral raynaud s.