Most people have experienced numbness in their hands and feet, especially after sleeping in poor positions all night long. But while an occasional loss of sensation in your extremities isn’t anything to worry out, this symptom combined with a loss in color in cold temperatures can be the sign of something much more serious.
We’re talking about Raynaud’s disease, also known as Raynaud’s syndrome or Raynaud’s phenomenon, which is a rare condition that affects the arteries and the flow of blood throughout the body. After looking at the symptoms and risk factors, we'll look at what you can do to prevent it.