Up to 20 percent of adults worldwide can be affected by Raynaud’s disease. It’s thought as many as 10 million people in the UK have the condition. How exactly can Raynaud’s disease affect you though? What are the three signs that you could be suffering from it?
What is Raynaud’s disease?
Raynaud’s disease is a condition which causes some parts of your body – for example, your fingers and toes – to feel numb. This is as a response to cold temperatures or stress.
Although Raynaud’s disease usually affects your fingers or toes it can also impact other areas of your body – such as your ears or lips.
In Raynaud’s disease smaller arteries that supply blood to our skin become narrow, limiting blood flow to affected areas.
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On average women are more likely to have Raynaud’s disease. It also appears more often in people who live in colder areas.
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How can you prevent it?
To help prevent Raynaud’s attacks you can do the following:
- Dress warmly when outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. Always try to make sure the ends of your body are covered during particularly cold spells.
- Warm your car. Make sure your car is heated up before driving off in cold weather.
- Stay warm indoors. Wear socks inside the house or gloves when you take things out of the freezer. Also, make sure you wear enough clothing when you go to bed.
Source: Daily Express
