Raynaud's Disease



Raynaud's Disease is a disorder that affects the hands and feet. It is caused by contraction of the smooth muscles controlling the small arteries supplying circulation into the hands and feet. This contraction, called a vasospasm, makes the arteries so small that they restrict blood flow. Exposure to cold temperature can often bring on a vasospasm.

Raynaud's Disease has no known cause and is most common in young women. Staying warm and exercising regularly to maintain healthy blood circulation throughout the body can help offset the disease.


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400 Bald Hill Road
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Warwick, RI 02886
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Middletown, RI 02842
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Fall River, MA 02720
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208 Collyer Street, 3rd floor
Providence RI
401-793-2960

St. Annes Hospital
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721-1798
508-674-560

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-2000

Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Ave.
Fall River, MA 02720
508-679-3131

Kent Hospital
455 Tollgate Rd.
Warwick, RI, 02886
401-737-7000

Blackstone Valley Surgicare
1526 Atwood Ave. #300
Johnston RI, 02919-3289
401-459-3800

Newport Hospital
11 Friendship Street
Newport, RI 02840-2299
401-846-6400