This disease is associated with trophic disturbance of small blood vessels. It is characterized by periodic spasms of blood vessels, which are manifested by blueing, whitening, and then reddening of the skin on the fingers, toes, hands or some other areas. As a rule, the symptoms manifest themselves in a stressful situation, as well as when exposed to cold. First there is numbness in the above areas, then cold and goose bumps, and then pain can appear. The duration of the attack is approximately equal to the period from 5 minutes to 2-3 hours.
Raynaud's syndrome
Due to such abnormalities, non-healing ulcers may form in the tissues. There is no mortal danger in the disease. But still, if you do not treat her at all, it can lead to the appearance of such consequences as numbness of finger phalanges, deformation of brushes and even gangrene. Naturally, with the above signs it is necessary to consult a doctor and get qualified help, but in parallel to treat Reynaud's syndrome with folk remedies.
Causes of the disease
This syndrome can develop with such diseases as systemic scleroderma, some vascular diseases, as well as rheumatic diseases. Sometimes similar symptoms occur when some medications are prescribed, but in case of withdrawal they disappear.
Also, Reynaud can develop due to various household or professional factors, as a result of hypothermia or frequent contact with harmful chemicals such as heavy metals, polyvinyl chloride and flint dust.
Diagnostics
It is carried out by special research methods. First, the blood and coagulongram analysis is taken, that is, the blood test for the degree of viscosity, after the person passes the capillaroscopy. Also often carried out chest X-ray, and various immunological studies.
Symptoms
Even on one arm may appear pallor and chills of the fingers, with possible painful accompaniment. Cyanosis may appear with increased pain. Then the pain stops, and the skin turns red. As a rule, signs appear at the fingertips, on the earlobes, on the tip of the tongue and on the chin.
Treating Reynaud's Syndrome
For those who are more or less susceptible to this disease, it is recommended that you avoid situations that can cause strong emotional outbursts. Also it is necessary to beware of hypothermia and contact with chemicals. Smoking is strictly forbidden to such patients. Often, in order for the symptoms to disappear, it is enough to change the place of residence, having moved to a completely different terrain.
Once these signs begin to manifest, you should consult a doctor, he in turn will prescribe drugs that dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation. This is nifedipine, diltiazem, nicardipine. If the signs are more pronounced, then you can prescribe vasaprostan. It is drunk twice a year, because the action in the blood lasts up to 6 months. Also, on an individual basis, various means can be prescribed that dilute the blood.
In parallel with the treatment of medications, you need to use psychotherapy, physiotherapy and reflexology. For more effective treatment, it is necessary to add the intake of vitamins PP and C. It will be better if vitamins are taken from natural sources.
Vitamin PP - buckwheat, squid, milk.
Vitamin C - all citrus, black currant and dogrose.
Treatment with folk remedies
There are many folk recipes.
- Need to take pine needles, finely chop them, add 5 spoonfuls of honey, 3 tablespoons of husk from onions and 2.5 tablespoons of hips. All this is poured with boiling water and cooked on a small fire for about 10 minutes. Then, having wrapped the broth, you need to leave it for the night, and only in the morning, after straining, start taking. Drink half a glass five times a day. But it should be noted that this infusion is not recommended for those who have problems with the stomach or pancreas.
- Very effective will be fir oil. Baths with it are simply irreplaceable. In a warm bath you need to drop 6 drops of fir oil and lie down in it for 15 minutes. You can also take the oil inside. To do this, a small slice of bread drips one or two drops and is consumed. But the oil inside can not be taken to people with a sick gastrointestinal tract.
- There is another recipe that is good not only for the treatment of Raynaud's syndrome, but for the mass of other vascular diseases. It is necessary to take half a glass of fresh squeezed onion juice and mix it with the same amount of honey. What happened, take an hour before meals, on a tablespoon 3 times a day. As a rule, the mixture is taken about two months, then a break is made, and after treatment it can be continued.
It is important to know that the use of any medicinal folk remedies should be discussed with your doctor. And also that if you strictly follow the instructions given by the doctor and reasonably treated with folk remedies, then you can get rid of the syndrome.