Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist Doctor Müslim Gül gave information about Reyno syndrome, which is not well known among the public and is confused with anemia.
“IT IS GENERALLY THOUGHT TO BE ANEMEMIA”
Stating that the discomfort occurs with a feeling of coldness in the fingers, Gül said, “The feeling of coldness and numbness in the fingers is generally thought to be anemia. This disease is a disease that is associated with special rheumatic diseases affecting the subcutaneous tissues, which progress to rheumatological diseases. Smoking is one of the factors that trigger this. Especially in cold weather, the fingers are thought to be anemia. It first appears as paleness, then bruising, and then redness due to the inability of the small capillaries and arteries that feed the fingers to bring blood to the fingers as a result of exposure to cold.
This disease is caused by a problem in the contraction, contraction and relaxation of small arteries. It should not be confused with anemia. Fingertips are generally the areas of the body that receive the least blood. The points furthest from the heart are fingers and toes, so they are generally cold. Unfortunately, even though we live in a cold country like Sivas, if we do not have the habit of wearing gloves or thick socks, the already cold fingertips become less frequent and symptoms begin. “In more severe cases, the tip of the nose and earlobes are also affected,” he said.
MAY CAUSE FINGER LOSSES
Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist Doctor Müslim Gül emphasized that Reyno syndrome can cause finger loss as well as be a symptom of many dangerous diseases and said, “It is definitely not a disease to be taken lightly. Reyno syndrome can also be a symptom of other diseases. For example, the person may have cancer or it may be related to the medications he uses.” It may be a side effect of leprosy, rheumatism, and severe disease groups. Reyno disease is divided into two: If it is an effect reflected on the fingers as a result of such diseases, we call it primary Reyno. Therefore, if the person is diagnosed with primary Reyno. “It is necessary to give a treatment for this. If it does not happen, the fingertips will eventually reach the level of gangrene and lead to the loss of our fingers.” he said.
NO TREATMENT
Gül stated that Reyno syndrome can be considered an occupational disease and emphasized that there is no cure, and said the following.
“This disease is also an occupational disease. There is no cure for this disease in the world. We can only cure its symptoms. It is not in a disease group where we can say that there is a clear medicine and treatment. It can be thought of as an eczema disease. It is a disease that flares up in a certain period of time and is extinguished with various medications, but recurs again.” disease group. Therefore, the person should protect himself from cold as much as possible and should not smoke.” He spoke as follows.
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