Open AccessA case of Raynaud's phenomenon of toes induced by whole‐body warm stimulation
Author(s) -
Akimoto Takashi,
Kobayashi Tadashi,
Maita Hiroki,
Osawa Hiroshi,
Kato Hiroyuki
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of general and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2189-7948
DOI - 10.1002/jgf2.503
Subject(s) - medicine , stimulation , phenomenon , dermatology , quantum mechanics , physics
Raynaud's phenomenon, induced by cold stimulation and emotional stress, is also induced by whole‐body warm stimulation. A 74‐year‐old man was referred to our department because of nocturnal toe pain from 2 years prior and immediate color change of the toes from 1 year prior when submerging himself into a warm bath. Physical examination and blood tests revealed no abnormal findings suggestive of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. Two years later, the signs and symptoms persisted. When physicians confirm Reynaud's phenomenon, they should check for the possibility of secondary Reynaud's phenomenon. Additional research on Reynaud's phenomenon induced by warm stimulation is needed.