{"id":90822,"date":"2024-12-19T08:23:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T01:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=45878"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:03:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T07:03:52","slug":"common-disease-could-be-why-your-fingers-turn-a-different-colour-in-cold-winter-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/common-disease-could-be-why-your-fingers-turn-a-different-colour-in-cold-winter-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Common disease could be why your fingers turn a different colour in cold winter months"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-91259 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/471045801_889945166687611_4935331483474289234_n.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1080\"' height='\"1080\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/471045801_889945166687611_4935331483474289234_n.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n<h3><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-45883 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Anh-thumbnail-bai-dang-web-4-129-1.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1053\"' height='\"550\"' title='\"\"'>\n<h3>Understanding Raynaud\u2019s Disease\n</h3></h3></h3><p>Millions of people experience a peculiar reaction when exposed to extreme cold\u2014their extremities change color.\n</p><p>From fingers to toes, these distant parts of the body can take on unusual hues during the freezing winter months. If you\u2019ve ever noticed this and felt concerned, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s something many people eventually grow accustomed to and accept as normal.\n</p><p>However, this color change\u2014from your usual skin tone to shades of pale white or deep red\u2014is actually a sign of a medical condition affecting millions worldwide.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-45886 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/467430053_1968006367026610_6099784437624585424_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"980\"' height='\"652\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h4>What is Raynaud\u2019s Disease?\n</h4><p>Known as Raynaud\u2019s disease or Raynaud\u2019s phenomenon, this condition occurs when extremities are exposed to intense cold. It\u2019s more than just the typical chill people feel without gloves in brisk weather.\n</p><p>Dr. Melisa Lai Becker, speaking to <em>Good Morning America, explains, \u201cThe average person can endure chilly weather with their fingers just feeling cold. But with Raynaud\u2019s, it\u2019s different. You\u2019ll notice a distinct color change and a sharp drop in temperature.\u201d\n<p>\u201cIf you touch someone\u2019s hands with Raynaud\u2019s, they\u2019ll feel ice-cold, even in moderately cool environments,\u201d she adds.\n</p><p>According to the NHS, Raynaud\u2019s phenomenon happens when blood stops circulating properly to fingers and toes. While common, it typically doesn\u2019t lead to serious health problems.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-45887 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/raynauds.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1259\"' height='\"840\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h4>Symptoms of Raynaud\u2019s\n</h4><p>Raynaud\u2019s affects blood circulation, causing visible changes when triggered by cold, stress, or anxiety. The NHS highlights several symptoms:\n</p><ul>\n<li><strong>Color changes in fingers or toes (white, red, or even blue hues).\n<li><strong>Pain, numbness, or pins and needles sensations in the affected areas.\n<li>Symptoms may also extend to other regions, including the nipples, ears, lips, or nose.\n\n<p>These episodes can range in duration\u2014from brief occurrences to lasting several hours. Symptoms might appear alone or in combination, depending on the individual.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-45885 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/467368012_1740184853191011_2857636837522819342_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1440\"' height='\"952\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h4>When to Seek Medical Advice\n</h4><p>If the condition starts to interfere with daily life, especially when pain becomes severe, Dr. Lai Becker advises consulting a doctor.\n</p><p>In some cases, Raynaud\u2019s is linked to underlying health issues or the use of specific medications, which a healthcare professional can help identify.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-45884 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/415401764_1691469978028691_5479559490813087709_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1090\"' height='\"612\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h4>Who is Affected?\n</h4><p>Dr. Lai Becker notes that Raynaud\u2019s is \u201coverwhelmingly more common in women\u201d and often first appears during adolescence. Globally, up to 20% of adults are affected by the condition.\n</p><p>While Raynaud\u2019s isn\u2019t usually dangerous, understanding its symptoms and triggers can help those affected manage it more effectively and seek support when necessary.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Understanding Raynaud\u2019s Disease Millions of people experience a peculiar reaction when exposed to extreme cold\u2014their extremities change color. From fingers to toes, these distant parts of the body can take on unusual hues during the freezing winter months. If you\u2019ve ever noticed this and felt concerned, you\u2019re not alone. 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