When a person has Raynaud’s, their blood stops flowing properly to their fingers and toes – which can cause their skin to turn white or appear blue.
Numbness in your hands and feet could be a sign that you're suffering from Raynaud’s disease, a painful condition that millions of people suffer from.
Despite Raynaud’s being a common condition – charity Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK estimates that it affects up to 10 million people in the UK alone – scientists said that it is under-investigated and that little was known about the genetics behind the condition. The team of researchers examined data from the UK Biobank study – a long term study which has the genetic and health information on more than half a million UK adults.
Scientists said found two genes linked Raynaud’s phenomenon: the first, known as ADRA2A, is a “classic stress receptor” that causes the small blood vessels to contract; the second IRX1, may regulate the ability of blood vessels to dilate. The team said that their finding could help lead to the first effective treatment for people with Raynaud’s.
“We know that attacks can be brought on by certain triggers like cold and stress, but relatively little is known about why some people experience Raynaud’s and others don’t.
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