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Check Up is your chance to talk to doctors about the health issues that most concern you and your family. Each week Barbara Myers is joined by a medical expert to take your calls and emails on a particular topic and give you the most up to date advice. No appointment necessary.
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"There is no substitute for one-to-one advice from aÌýtop medical expert and that's what we offer our callers and emailers. But for each person who calls to ask for help, someone else phones in to pass on a tip or a suggestion -Ìýit's a great programme to present."
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 Full programme transcript >>
Raynaud's PhenomenonÌý
Raynaud's PhenomenonÌýis a common condition in which the blood supply to the fingers and toes is temporarily interrupted.
This is because the blood vessels go into spasm and restrict the flow of blood.
During a typical attack the hands take on a white, waxy appearance and then turn blue/purple in colour before turning red when the blood starts to flow back.
This is often accompanied by acute pain and numbness.
In severe cases, sufferers may experience cause finger ulcers and even gangrene of the fingertips.
Contact the Programme
What should you do if you think you have Raynaud's Phenomenon? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available?Ìý
Barbara Myers puts your calls about the condition to Professor Rob Moots, consultant rheumatologist at University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool.
If you have a question, contact us by calling 0870 010 0444 from 1.30pm - 3.30pm on the day of broadcastÌýor by emailing the programme - see 'Contact Check Up' link above.
Next Week
Next week’s topic is: Chronic PainÌý
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