Dear user,
I really understand your concern.
Based on your details, in my opinion your daughter has Raynaud’s disease/phenomenon. It's a vasospastic disorder manifested by a response in the extremities to cold temperatures or stress where pallor,
cyanosis,
numbness, and/or pain are experienced.
Having cold hands and feet are very common complaints. RP involves both skin color change and cool skin temperature. Although the hands are the
most common area of attacks, it also can occur in the toes, ears, nose, face, knees, and nipples. A Raynaud attack typically begins in a single finger and spreads symmetrically; however, the thumb is often spared.
It can be primary or secondary, and primary has onset of symptoms after
menarche (15–30 years). It may be aggravated by:
1. Air-conditioning
2. Grocery cold/freezer food sections
3. Cold weather
4. Cold water
5. Emotional stress
6. Sudden startling
Vegetarian diet is good for health, but it isn't advisable to be followed strictly, because it will cause
vitamin B12 and proteins deficiency, which are essencial for the body.
For further evaluation, please bring her to a
rheumatologist.
All the best!
Dr. Elton Halili
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE