The condition leaves sufferers without feeling in the tips of their fingers and can make winter really challenging
The cause of a painful condition that leaves sufferers with numb, painful fingers and toes in the cold has finally been identified by scientists. Raynaud's disease, which affects blood circulation, is experienced by millions of people and leads to painfully numb fingers and toes during cold weather.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitatsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of the condition. The findings will help millions of people across the world and could lead to the first effective treatments for people with Raynaud’s.
"For the millions of people living with this condition, simple everyday tasks can be a challenge, so research like this, which significantly advances our understanding of Raynaud's and the role that genetics may play in causing it, is crucial. The next step is to confirm these important findings in more diverse population groups and validate the results through functional studies.
Up until now, there are limited treatments available for those with Raynaud's. People with the condition are usually advised to keep warm, avoid sudden changes in temperature and eat a healthy, balanced diet.
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