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Suggest Treatment For Raynaud's Disease
Question: Is there a certain type of Doctor that helps treat raynaud's disease?
Brief Answer:
a rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Raynaud's is normally considered in the spectrum of other autoimmune conditions though is can also exist on its own.
If it is on its own it is called primary raynauds (raynauds disease).
If it is associated with other autoimmune diseases it is called secondary.
The autoimmune conditions that it may sometimes be associated with are SLE, scleroderma, sjorgren syndrome.
Because it can be associated with these particular autoimmune conditions which are managed by rheumatologist then your friend may want to consult a rheumatologist.
Her primary doctor may be able to refer her.
If this is not an option then her local hospital may be able to refer her to a doctor.
The other option would be web sites that provide listings of doctors in particular areas eg healthgrades.com. zocdoc, web md physician directory.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
a rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Raynaud's is normally considered in the spectrum of other autoimmune conditions though is can also exist on its own.
If it is on its own it is called primary raynauds (raynauds disease).
If it is associated with other autoimmune diseases it is called secondary.
The autoimmune conditions that it may sometimes be associated with are SLE, scleroderma, sjorgren syndrome.
Because it can be associated with these particular autoimmune conditions which are managed by rheumatologist then your friend may want to consult a rheumatologist.
Her primary doctor may be able to refer her.
If this is not an option then her local hospital may be able to refer her to a doctor.
The other option would be web sites that provide listings of doctors in particular areas eg healthgrades.com. zocdoc, web md physician directory.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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