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Treatment of Raynauds Disease

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4053.85
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4143.64
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
7493.83

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Infectology and Angiology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4635.36
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4998.37
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
14218.9

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology

The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
5011.94

University Hospital Ulm

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Ulm

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Rheumatology and Infectology

The University Hospital Ulm started its activities 35 years ago and during this time it has become one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Europe. The hospital is famous for its numerous discoveries and the world-class achievements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. The medical facility has 29 specialized departments a
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4760.34
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13613.38

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Heidelberg

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
0

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology, Rheumatology and Infectology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13199.95

University Hospital Jena

8.9/10
location_onGermany, Jena

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Osteology and Endocrinology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
5014.03
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
14546.71

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Würzburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Hepatology, Infectology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13063.19

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Hamburg

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Kidney Transplantation

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
5594.49
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
17063.8

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Bonn

Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Immunoncology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4927.38
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
14327.47

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Halle

Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13203.08

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10
location_onGermany, Marburg

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
12246.78

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10
location_onGermany, Berlin

Department of Infectology and Rheumatology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4053.85
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
6333.64

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Muenster

Department of General Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Hypertensiology and Rheumatology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13089.29

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Dresden

Department of Rheumatology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
5577.79
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
17080.5

HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Wuppertal

Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
4600.6
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
13112.26

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Homburg

Department of Oncology, Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Rheumatology

The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
Diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of raynaud's syndrome (Raynaud disease )
0.00
Treatment of raynauds disease by thoracic sympathectomy
12105.84
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About the disease

Raynaud's disease  is an inflammation of the extremities, manifested by pain which appears when a person is exposed to cold temperatures. The most common manifestation of this condition is pain in the fingers when temperature drops. This can be explained by the fact that blood vessels become narrow due to the weather changes. In some cases, blood vessels can shut down for the period when a person is exposed to the cold. In such case, skin of the extremities becomes pale or even blue and then red when a person gets to a place where temperature is normal for them.

According to Medical News Today, approximately 5 to 10% of the US citizens are affected by Raynaud's disease, but only 1 out of 10 seeks medical help. Also, it was estimated that this disease is predominantly common in women as 90% of all Raynaud's disease patients are females.

Overall, Raynaud's disease develops when blood vessels start to abnormally react to the cold weather. This condition can be congenital or develop throughout the lifetime. This condition was first described in 1862, although it could have existed long time before. Only people who live in cold climates or who go to places where temperatures are low experience Raynaud's disease. In mild cases, a person may only see that his/her skin changes to white or blue during exposure to the cold. In severe cases, a person may experience contractions of the extremities, swelling and numbness. Most probably, Raynaud's disease develops when a person`s nervous system becomes hyperactive. Some people can have symptoms of the Raynaud's disease upon immersion of hands in the cold water or simply opened freezer. In others, symptoms may appear as a result of stress even if a person is not exposed to the cold at that time.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the extremities when exposed to cold weather
  • Tingling sensation in the fingers and toes
  • Numbness
  • Contractions
  • Pale or blue color of the skin

Diagnosis

  • During general examination, a doctor will examine the skin and also its reaction to cold. A doctor may use a cube of ice to determine if skin changes its color when it touches the ice and whether or not the sensation is painful.
  • A blood test is used to rule out the possibility of the autoimmune condition and also to check erythrocyte rate.
  • A capillaroscopy test is used to examine the capillaries at the base of the fingernails and see the reaction of the blood vessel when exposed to cold. This is the most efficient current diagnostic test for Raynaud's disease.

Treatment

  • Thoracic sympathectomy is a surgery used to strip the sympathetic nerves from the thoracic region. Thus, the blood vessels are not blocked when exposed to the cold.
  • Conservative treatment includes injections of special chemicals that block the activity of the sympathetic nerves and thus the blood vessels react normally to the cold.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko




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