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Absolutely! Also, look for swollen ankles. Bottom line, stop wasting time asking this type of question and see a doctor immediately! Read Below.
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon occurs when the extremities of the body, usually the fingers and toes, change colour and may become painful. It is due to a narrowing (constriction) of the small blood vessels on exposure to the cold, or to a change in temperature, or to emotional stress. In most cases, the cause is not known. In some cases, Raynaud's is a symptom of an underlying condition such as scleroderma, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment is to keep warm. Drugs to open up the blood vessels are used in some cases.
Possible complications of Raynaud's.
Primary Raynaud's - complications seldom, if ever, occur.
Secondary Raynaud's - complications occur in a small number of cases and include: ulcers developing on affected fingers and toes; scarring of tips of fingers and toes; gangrene (tissue death) of parts of affected fingers and toes.
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