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What is Raynaud’s?

When we are exposed to the cold blood vessels become narrower. When someone has Raynaud's, the narrowing of the blood vessels is more extreme.
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Signs & symptoms of Raynaud’s

The fingers and toes may change from white to blue, and then to red. A Raynaud's attack can be very painful, especially as the circulation returns.
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Diagnosing Raynaud’s

The first step to getting diagnosed is to book an appointment with your GP
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Managing your Raynaud’s symptoms

Find out some information on how to help manage your Raynaud’s symptoms
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Raynaud’s treatments

Find out what treatments are available to help with Raynaud’s symptoms
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Newly diagnosed with Raynaud’s

What to know when you have just been diagnosed with Raynaud’s
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FAQs about Raynaud’s

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Raynaud’s
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Raynaud’s in children

What to know when a child or teenager has been diagnosed with Raynaud’s
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Link between Raynaud’s and Scleroderma

Find out how Raynaud’s and scleroderma are associated

What is Raynaud's?

Dr Francesco Del Galdo, a Consultant Rheumatologist based in Leeds, explains what Raynaud’s is.

Publications on Raynaud's

Download our publications on Raynaud's

Understanding Raynaud’s

A longer publication all about understanding Raynaud’s

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Handy Hints on Keeping Warm

A factsheet with top tips on staying warm

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