How to treat Raynaud's phenomenon?
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Raynaud's phenomenon, also known as intermittent finger skin color change, acral artery spasm and secondary acral artery spasm, refers to the vascular and neurological dysfunction induced by cold stimulation, emotional excitement, long-term use of tremor tools and the influence of various diseases, which leads to paroxysmal acral artery spasm, temporary reduction or interruption of blood flow, and then dilation and congestion, It is characterized by pain and paresthesia. How to treat Raynaud's phenomenon? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.
How to treat Raynaud's phenomenon?
The basic diseases should be treated thoroughly according to the causes as far as possible. Symptomatic treatment can be oral vasodilator drugs, local fingers can be coated with nitroglycerin ointment or lipitin block. Appropriate use of sedatives or anti anxiety drugs.
Appropriate use of estrogen in menopausal women can alleviate the symptoms. For severe Raynaud's disease with obvious neurological symptoms, sympathectomy can obtain good results in most patients, but it is often short-term. Avoid contact with cold water and cold objects,
Winter wear thick cotton or sheepskin Mittens, wear cotton shoes, enough to keep warm. Avoid trauma and mental stimulation, eliminate ideological concerns and stabilize emotions. No smoking, a small amount of alcohol. Strengthen measures to keep warm from the cold,
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Cold stimulation and emotional excitement should be avoided as far as possible; Smoking is forbidden; Avoid ergotamine, β- Receptor blockers and contraceptives; Those with obvious occupational reasons (long-term use of vibrating tools and working at low temperature) should change their working conditions or environment as far as possible; If conditions permit, they can move to warm and dry areas.