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17 Treatments for Raynaud's Phenomenon

Tests

2	Surgical Procedures

8	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

2	Alternative Procedures

Overview

There is no known way to prevent the development of Raynaud disease. Further, there is no known cure for this condition. Therefore, avoidance of the trigger is the best supportive management available. Most cases of primary Raynaud disease can be controlled with proper medical c...[read article]

Tests for Raynaud's Phenomenon

1. Cold Stimulation Test A cold stimulation test is used to diagnose Raynaud's phenomenon . People with Raynaud's have spasms in their blood vessels when exposed to cold temperatu... More
2. Ultrasound Peripheral Vascular Flow Study Doppler ultrasound is a technique used to measure the flow of blood through your arteries and blood vessels-usually those in your extremities. Vascular flow studies... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
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Surgical Procedures for Raynaud's Phenomenon

1. Digital Sympathectomy
2. Amputation Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain. More
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Prescribed Medications for Raynaud's Phenomenon

1. diltiazem(Cardizem , others...) Close DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, whic... More
2. prazosin(Minipress ) PRAZOSIN (PRA zoe sin) is an antihypertensive. It works by relaxing the blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure. More
3. NIFEdipine(Adalat , others...) Close NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, wh... More
4. amlodipine(Norvasc ) AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, wh... More
5. doxazosin(Cardura , Cardura XL) DOXAZOSIN (dox AY zoe sin) is an antihypertensive. It works by relaxing the blood vessels. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men and to trea... More
6. felodipine(Plendil ) FELODIPINE (fe LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, wh... More
7. isradipine(Dynacirc , Dynacirc CR) ISRADIPINE (iz RA di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, whi... More
8. nisoldipine(Sular ) NISOLDIPINE (NYE sole di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels,... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Raynaud's Phenomenon What's this?

1. evening primrose Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied... More
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Alternative Procedures for Raynaud's Phenomenon What's this?

1. Biofeedback Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p... More
2. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
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