Raynaud's syndrome in women. What it is, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment, folk remedies, drugs at home

Raynaud syndrome refers to diseases of blood vessels and affects mainly arteries and arterioles. The disease can occur in anyone, but in women it develops in 5 times more.

What is Raynaud's syndrome

Raynaud's syndrome - a condition in which there is a spasm of blood vessels and circulatory disorders of the hands in response to external factors: cold or emotional stress. Some patients also affects the nose and ears, at least - the language.

Symptoms are similar to a conventional pathology frostbite, but in people with this disease they occur even with a slight agitation or exposure to cold.

Types of Raynaud's syndrome in women

The disease is primary or secondary, depending on the reasons for which he was summoned.

Primary Raynaud's syndrome develops as a distinct disease. More than 80% of patients have exactly this form.

The secondary form is a complication of other internal pathologies. The main reasons are rheumatologic diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, poliomiozit.

Stage and grade in women

The disease occurs in 3 stages:

1. Angiospastic. Manifested brief spasm of blood vessels of fingers. Spasm passes over the fast time. Vessels dilate, the fingers are warming, the skin reddens.
2. Angioparaliticheskaya. Fingers and hands become bluish tint observed swelling of the soft tissues.
3. Trofoparaliticheskaya. On the skin appear purulent inflammation and ulcers. Develop centers of superficial soft tissue necrosis fingers. After rejection formed nonhealing ulcers.

Symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome in women

Raynaud's syndrome in women is manifested in the form of the following signs:

• a feeling of coldness in hands and feet;
• constantly cold hands and feet;
• numbness and tingling in the fingers;
• pallor and blueness of the skin;
• pain in the fingers when making their movements;
• the emergence of "cones" and swelling in the phalanges;
• increased dryness of the skin in the affected areas, the formation of cracks.

Causes of

As already mentioned, the secondary syndrome is caused by rheumatic diseases. And its appearance contribute to diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems.

The primary form of the disease can develop as a result of the following factors:

• genetic predisposition;
• frequent injury of hands and fingers;
• the use of drugs which narrow vessels;
• increased load on the fingers;
• frequent hypothermia limbs;
• chronic stress;
• severe infection of the body;
• prolonged intoxication.

Particularly susceptible to Raynaud's syndrome women, whose activities are connected with the ongoing work of hands - pianists, typists, cashiers.

diagnosis of the syndrome

Diagnosis and treatment of this disease has been rheumatologist. To determine the pathology he carefully examines the patient's limb, asking about chronic diseases, cases of Raynaud's syndrome and rheumatic diseases in the family. All this is necessary to determine the cause of Raynaud's syndrome.

Next, the doctor assigns a number of instrumental and laboratory tests:

Type of study	why do I need	home of the	cost of
Provocative cold sample	In the presence of the syndrome, limb vessels narrowed and the patient have any specific symptoms. For patient samples of fingers dipped in cold water for a few minutes or applied thereto a cold object.	In the clinics and private clinics.	The clinics - for free. In private clinics - is included in the admission cost.
rheovasography	It allows you to determine the intensity and volume of blood flow in the vessels of the extremities. During the extremities of the patient connected sensor which detects the level of resistance vessels during the current pulses therethrough. On the basis of conclusions about the degree of filling of the vessels and power supply of blood in them.	The private medical centers.	From 1000 rubles. in private clinics.
Laser Doppler flowmetry	Determines the state of the blood flow in the capillaries and small blood vessels. The method consists in the fact that the flowmeter produces a monochromatic light beam and illuminates the tissue. Part of the light is reflected, and photodetectors are kinds of movable parts of the blood (red blood cells). Based on these data is calculated blood volume in tissues (in ml / min / 100 g tissue).	In the clinics and private medical centers.	From 500 rubles.
General and biochemical analysis of blood	To identify related diseases; usually in people with Raynaud's syndrome increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and a high level of anti-nuclear bodies.	In the clinics and private medical centers.	Free - in clinics. Average cost analysis in private clinics - 250 rubles.

When to see a doctor

Refer to the person skilled in need if pathology symptoms persist after finding the cold (even short) or under emotional stress. If the fingers become blue and numb only after long exposure to the cold, it is likely that this is a common frostbite, and physician assistance in this case is not required.

First, you need to visit a therapist who will hold the primary visual diagnosis and then will issue a referral to a rheumatologist.

prevention

Raynaud's syndrome in women, especially those who have a predisposition to it, can be prevented if you follow preventive measures:

1. Dress warmly in cold weather; wearing a hat and cover part of the face with a woolen scarf that there is no frostbite nose and ears.
2. Be sure to wear gloves or mittens is not only in winter, but in the cool weather in spring and autumn.
3. Wear comfortable shoes and do not narrow, which does not interfere with normal blood circulation in the legs.
4. Winter wear warm socks or put in shoes thick insole made of natural wool; always wear tights even under pants.
5. Sleep recommended by electric blanket, or heat the bed before sleep via warmers.
6. Do not allow to reduce the temperature in the house or apartment; always see to it that the room was warm and comfortable.
7. Before taking a bath or shower to include hot water for 1-2 minutes and closing a door to a room warmed.
8. Wash the floor, the dishes, only warm water window.
9. Do not keep the cold items with your bare hands.
10. Do not drink very cold beverages.
11. Wash vegetables, fruits and meats in warm or lukewarm water.
12. Do not smoke, because smoking causes narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels and poor circulation. Also, many of the drugs used for the treatment of the syndrome are more effective in non-smokers.
13. Avoid anxiety and stress; learn to relax.
14. Always notify other physicians about the presence of Raynaud's syndrome. Certain medications cause vasoconstriction and may worsen the patient's condition.

Described tips will help as well, and Raynaud's syndrome patients - they will prevent attacks of spasm.

therapies

Raynaud's syndrome in women can not be cured until the end, as the disease is chronic. But with the help of individualized therapy can reduce the incidence and severity of its symptoms. If abnormality of a secondary nature, it is primarily being treated underlying disease provoked syndrome.

Medications

The patient is prescribed a course of drugs that improve blood circulation in the limbs:

group funds	Description	Examples of means and method of use	cost of
Vasodilators domestic remedies	Promote relaxation of blood vessels and their expansion, thereby improving blood circulation.	"Bendazol" - intravenously or intramuscularly for 2 hours or 2 hours after a meal.	50-70 rubles.
Calcium channel blockers, vasodilators	Inhibit the penetration of calcium ions in the walls of blood vessels and have pronounced vasodilating activity.	"Amlodipine" - 1 orally once a day for 5-20 mg.	85-110 rubles.
Protivotrombnye drugs	Prevent the formation of clots in blood vessels and the development of complications such as gangrene or necrosis of soft tissues.	"Heparin" - intravenously or orally. Aspirin - orally 2-3 times a day.	"Heparin" - from 200 to 500 rubles. Acetylsalicylic acid - 10-50 rubles.
Vasodilators external agents (ointments and creams)	Improve blood circulation in the extremities due to vasodilation, have a warming effect.	Products containing bee or snake venom. "Kapsikam".	The average price - 100-150 rubles.
analgesics	Have a pronounced analgesic effect; may be administered in the form of tablets or ointments.	"Nise" or "Nise gel". "Diclofenac".	"Nise" - 200-300 rub. "Diclofenac" - 50-70 rubles.

If the ends of the fingers began to form ulcers, the patient is prescribed antibiotics to prevent bacterial infection, antimicrobial ointments, as well as rehabilitation tools that accelerate healing skin.

Traditional methods

With the popular methods can restore normal blood circulation in tissues and saturate them useful substances. For the treatment of a variety of baths are used, teas and tinctures.

It should be understood that using only national resources can not be removed symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome - they must be applied in conjunction with medication and only after the permission of the doctor, to avoid potential complications and side effects.

coniferous bath

There are several recipes for medicinal coniferous baths. They are equally effective.

Recipe №1:

1. It is necessary to take 100 grams of pine needles and finely chop them.
2. Pour needles with hot water (about 1 L) and put on a low heat for 10 minutes to cook.
3. Then remove from heat broth, and wrapped a warm cloth and leave for 7-10 hours. infuse.
4. Bedtime dial in a bath water temperature of 36-37 degrees and pour into it coniferous broth. Take a bath for 10-15 min. The course of treatment - 2 weeks for 2-3 times a week.

Also, this decoction can be taken orally half a cup 5 times a day. But to combine both methods of application of pine broth is not recommended.

Recipe №2:

You need to dial into the bath water temperature of 36-37 degrees and add it 7-10 drops of essential oil of fir. Take a bath must be at least 10 min., And during the procedure to lightly massage the fingers and inhale deeply coniferous pair.

Broth levzei

Substances contained in Leuzea contribute to expansion of blood vessels, improve blood circulation and accelerate wound healing.

To prepare you need:

1. 15 g of finely chopped dry rhizomes Leuzea, put them into the pan and add 0.5 liters of ice-cold water for half an hour.
2. Then put the pan on the stove and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes after boiling.
3. Cover the container with a lid and wrap up well. Leave broth infuse for 2 h., Then filtered.

Such means need to take 5 times daily with 100 ml. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. Broth levzei useful both in the initial stages of Raynaud's syndrome, as well as the later, when on the skin begin to form ulcers.

tincture elecampane

It is necessary to take 30 g of crushed dry elecampane root, placed in a container made of dark glass, pour 500 ml of strong vodka. Leave the mixture to infuse in a dark place for 14 days. Then the strain. Take 2 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.

The entire course of treatment requires 1.5 liters of tincture, then repeat the procedure for the preparation of need 3 times.

Strawberry tea to improve circulation

It is necessary to take 40 g of fresh leaves of strawberry, grind them and pour cup hot water temperature of 80-90 degrees Celsius. Leave the tea to infuse for 10-15 min., After which it can be used. Drinking tea should be 2 times a day, 180-200 ml.

Herbal cramps

To reduce the symptoms of vascular spasms, you can prepare herbal plants of the following:

• 40 g of lemon balm leaves;
• 30 g herb rue;
• 30 g of thyme;

All herbs grind and mix. 1 tbsp. l. collecting put in a thermos, pour 300 ml hot water and let set for 2 hours. Thereafter, the mixture was filter and take 2 times a day for 150 ml.

Other methods

Also for the treatment of Raynaud's syndrome used more conservative methods of treatment aimed at eliminating disease symptoms and prevention of attacks of vasospasm.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy promote increased blood flow and eliminate spasms, improve vascular permeability. In the treatment of Raynaud's syndrome using techniques such as electrophoresis and magnetic therapy. To be most effective you need several courses of treatment 7-10 sessions.

thermotherapy

Thermotherapy (paraffin or ozocerite baths, heating pads, blue light) helps to improve blood circulation and metabolism in tissues. Also, this method increases the permeability of the skin for therapeutic substances. Thermal treatment can be performed at home, but only after consulting your doctor.

Gymnastics for fingers

Exercising with Raynaud's syndrome is needed - it helps to improve blood circulation in blood vessels, eliminate and prevent spasms, relieve pain. Exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere - at home, at work, while taking a bath.

Do exercises recommended 2-3 times a day for 3-4 minutes. If you have a lot to write or type on the keyboard, the exercises should be performed every 40 minutes. to prevent spasms. If the spasm came, the light warm fingers will help to alleviate it.

Surgical intervention

Raynaud's syndrome in women can be resolved for a long time with a sympathectomy. The essence of this method is to "disable" the nerve fibers of the limbs, which are pulses that cause vascular spasm.

Is the least traumatic endoscopic sympathectomy, during which the surgeon through small holes made in the tissues of the extremities, conducting an operation. The effect of sympathectomy is temporary (lasts from six months to 2 years), but allows that period to eliminate the symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome.

possible complications

Reynaud's syndrome if untreated, may lead to dangerous consequences for the organism. Women have a more subtle and delicate skin on the hands, so the sores will be produced faster and deliver more powerful discomfort.

Through sores in the body can get infected and cause the development of sepsis, osteomyelitis, or myositis. If Raynaud's phenomenon struck the lower limbs, the lack of treatment can lead to purulent varicothrombophlebitis.

In severe cases, the pathology can lead to gangrene (tissue death) due to blood circulation or lack of bacterial contamination. Limbs blackened and completely cease to function, and then carried out the amputation.

It is also noted that in patients with Raynaud's syndrome is several times more likely to develop arthritis and other diseases of the joints of fingers.

Raynaud's syndrome does not cause severe problems if the time to reveal the diagnosis and treatment. In women, whose activities are connected with the heavy load on the fingers, the risk of disease is higher, so it is important to timely detect its symptoms.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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