Risk factors for Raynaud's Disease and Phenomenon

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for Raynaud's syndrome include:

• Sex: female
• Age: 15 to 40 years old
• Jobs or leisure activities: Activities that subject the hands to repeated stress may increase the chance of developing Raynaud's. For example:
  • Typing
  • Playing piano
  • Regular operation of vibrating tools, as in construction
  • Exposure to certain chemicals
• A connective tissue disease
• Diseases of the arteries, including atherosclerosis
• Injuries to the hands or feet, such as wrist fractures or frostbite
• Smoking
• Certain medications, such as:
  • Beta-blockers
  • Cancer chemotherapy
  • Cold remedies
  • Migraine medications containing ergotamine
  • Estrogen-containing medications