A 44-year-old male with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis : CASE REPORT

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Raynaud's Phenomenon is a condition caused by vascularization disorders with episodic responses to cold temperatures or emotional stress that can cause changes in skin color to pale, cyanosis, and erythema and has symptoms such as numbness, pain, and tingling in the extremities. This case report discusses a 44-year-old male patient with a primary complaint of blackened left fingers and left feet. This complaint has been present for the past 6 months, accompanied by numbness. When the temperature is cold, the hands turn blue and return to red when the temperature normalizes. The patient has a smoking habit of 1 pack per day. There is a history of seizures felt on the left side of the body, and the patient is aware of the seizures.

Keywords: Raynaud's Phenomenon, vasospasm, skin color