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How To Get Rid Of Raynaud's Disease?
My son, age 36 just found out last Jan. he has Raynauds diease, yes cold has affected him, but also intense Heat. He just signed up for a Culinary class and the heat, and carrying large vats of hot water have affected his hands. Help, the school doesn't believe him tha t intense heat affect his Raynaud's diease.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Raynauds disease is a chronic autoimmune disease and has a waxing and waning course.
Preventive measures have to be followed to prevent the occurrence of symptoms.
Steroids are the mainstay of treatment and a regular course is required to control the disease process.
Avoiding extremes of temperature is important else the disease can be precipitated.
Thus, use had gloves to avoid the direct contact with hot and cold items.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Raynauds disease is a chronic autoimmune disease and has a waxing and waning course.
Preventive measures have to be followed to prevent the occurrence of symptoms.
Steroids are the mainstay of treatment and a regular course is required to control the disease process.
Avoiding extremes of temperature is important else the disease can be precipitated.
Thus, use had gloves to avoid the direct contact with hot and cold items.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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