Raynauds Disease Treatment in India
About Raynauds Disease
Key Highlights
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Targeted treatment for severe, medication-resistant Raynaud's phenomenon.Can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of painful vasospastic attacks.Aims to improve blood flow to the fingers and toes, preventing tissue damage.Helps heal existing digital ulcers and may prevent progression to gangrene.Can restore hand function and dexterity, improving daily activities and quality of life.Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are often available, leading to smaller scars and faster recovery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, frequent attacks that significantly impair quality of life and daily function.
- Failure to respond to conservative treatments like lifestyle modifications, calcium channel blockers, or other vasodilators.
- Presence of digital ulcers or tissue breakdown (ischemia) that does not heal with medical therapy.
- Risk of or early signs of gangrene (tissue death) in the digits.
- Secondary Raynaud's associated with connective tissue diseases (e.g., scleroderma) with severe vascular involvement.
- Severe pain and disability that is unmanageable with non-surgical options.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation by a vascular surgeon, including a detailed medical history and physical exam.
- Diagnostic tests such as nailfold capillaroscopy, cold stimulation tests, and Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow.
- Blood tests to rule out or identify underlying autoimmune conditions (for secondary Raynaud's).
- Discussion of all treatment options, including risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of surgery.
- Pre-operative instructions: fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the surgeon.
- Arranging for post-operative assistance and transportation home.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Incomplete relief of symptoms or recurrence of vasospasm over time.
- Compensatory sweating (hyperhidrosis) in other parts of the body, a common side effect of sympathectomy.
- Nerve injury leading to temporary or permanent numbness, tingling, or pain (neuralgia).
- In rare cases, Horner's syndrome (drooping eyelid, constricted pupil) if cervical sympathectomy is performed.
- Damage to surrounding blood vessels or structures during the procedure.
- Scarring at the incision sites.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically short, often 1-2 days for monitoring.
- Pain at the incision site is managed with prescribed medications.
- Early mobilization of the hands and fingers is encouraged to promote circulation.
- Keeping the surgical dressings clean and dry as per instructions to prevent infection.
- Avoiding exposure to cold temperatures and managing stress during the initial healing phase.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor wound healing and assess improvement in blood flow and symptoms.
- Gradual return to normal activities, avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous use of the hands for several weeks.
- Long-term, continued management of underlying conditions and lifestyle adaptations may still be recommended.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering raynauds disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
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Reyansh Johnson, a 28-year-old software engineer...
Reyansh Johnson, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber from Colorado, had struggled with severe Raynaud's attacks since his teens. His fingers and toes would turn stark white, then blue, and become intensely painful and numb within minutes of cold exposure or stress, even during routine activities like grabbing a cold drink. After a particularly bad episode while belaying a climbing partner left him unable to feel his ropes for an hour, he sought help. A vascular surgeon diagnosed him with severe primary Raynaud's, unresponsive to all medications. The doctor recommended a minimally invasive procedure called a peripheral sympathectomy, which would carefully interrupt the overactive nerves in his hands causing the extreme vasoconstriction. Reyansh underwent the outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. The recovery involved some initial soreness and bandages for a week, but within a month, he noticed a dramatic reduction in the frequency and severity of his attacks. Emotionally, he had felt frustrated and limited, fearing his passion for climbing was over. Post-procedure, he felt a profound sense of relief and regained control, allowing him to confidently return to the mountains he loved.
Vascular surgeons for Raynauds Disease
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