Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Please ask about connective tissue disease and Raynaud's phenomenon.Doctor's answer:
Raynaud's phenomenon in connective tissue diseases, usually refers to the recurrence of pale, cool, and numb fingers after exposure to cold stimuli, with symptoms disappearing after warming up. The fingers then turn red and return to normal color. The symptoms may not affect all limbs, and your symptoms are not very typical. You should consult a rheumatology department specialist for a follow-up, improve relevant tests, and wait for diagnosis before treatment. Treatment typically includes various methods such as limb warming, quitting smoking and alcohol, medication, and surgical treatment.