For some people, Raynaud's syndrome is a primary condition that doesn't accompany another illness. And sometimes it's a secondary condition that results from another illness.

Secondary Raynaud's, on the other hand, is typically linked to an existing medical condition. Triggers of this type of Raynaud's may include the use of specific medications, infections, autoimmune ...

And it can resolve on its own. * Secondary Raynaud’s, also called Raynaud’s phenomenon, is caused by an underlying problem. Although this type is less common, it tends to be more serious.

Q. Recently, my husband was diagnosed with viral arthritis, which advanced to secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon. No one seems to know how to cure him, and he is about to lose some of his fingers ...

Secondary Raynaud’s — also known as Raynaud's phenomenon — happens because of an underlying disease or other factors. Most scleroderma patients develop it, for example, Makol says.

Secondary Raynaud’s — also known as Raynaud's phenomenon — happens because of an underlying disease or other factors. Most scleroderma patients develop it, for example, Makol says.

Secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon is linked to other diseases. These are most often autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis.

Q: I was recently diagnosed with Raynaud’s disease. I suffer from fatigue, and my fingers and toes become numb when exposed to the cold. I was told that this illness is incurable and that I ...

Secondary Raynaud's (known as Raynaud's phenomenon) is rarer, but it can be associated with autoimmune illnesses, various arterial diseases, repeated trauma, or medications, so you'll want your ...

Secondary Raynaud’s — also known as Raynaud's phenomenon — happens because of an underlying disease or other factor. Most scleroderma patients develop it, for example, Makol says.

Your Good Health: Raynaud’s phenomenon causes colour changes in the hands It’s important to consider a rheumatological disease as an underlying cause (called “secondary Raynaud’s ...

Secondary Raynaud’s, also called Raynaud’s phenomenon, is caused by an underlying problem. Although this type is less common, it tends to be more serious.