What is Raynaud's Disease / Phenomenon?
Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon is a common vascular disorder affecting the blood supply to the extremities; fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. During a Raynaud's attack the blood circulation to your hands is limited. The effect felt in Raynaud's is cold, painful white fingers with pins and needles, and numbness.
The condition is described as being either Primary Raynaud's, the commonest form, where there is no apparent cause, or Secondary Raynaud's, where it is associated with an underlying disease or causative factor; such as Vibration White Finger (VWF) & the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
What should I do if I am suffering from an Industrial Disease such as Raynaud's Phenomenon?
The first step if suffering from Raynaud's would be to call us so we can assess your claim for compensation and advise you on whether you will be eligible to claim.
The second step is to go see your GP who will need to take an in-depth history and establish a relationship between your symptoms and possible cause. Diagnosis is based on examination.
Further to this any medical(s) instigated by our solicitors will cost you nothing, they will be paid for by the solicitor and claimed back as a disbursement from the other side.
