Raynaud’s Awareness Month - February
According to the NHS website Raynaud’s phenomenon is where your blood stops flowing properly to your fingers and toes. It’s common and does not usually cause severe problems. It can be treated by keeping yourself warm but can be a sign of amore serious condition.
Symptoms ofRaynaud’s can begin with when you’re cold, anxious or stressed your fingers andtoes may change colour. Other symptoms can include pain, numbness, pins andneedles. Some people find their ears, nose ,lips or nipples are affected.
Sometimes Raynaud’s can be caused by other health conditions, taking certain medications or working with vibrating tools for a long time.
Things that can help with Raynaud’s are, keep your house warm, wear warm clothes in cold weather, try to avoid sudden changes in temperature and improve your circulation by exercising regularly. To help relax try breathing exercises or yoga. Eat a healthy balanced diet.
Raynaud’s Awareness Month is observed every February to educate the public, improve diagnosis and support those with the condition.
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