I am ana positive. Fingers goes yellow then purple in winter. Swear pain in both under arms to shoulder. Burns and pain in nails.Please do help in this regard.

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Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Since you are positive for ana, I will advise you to be in touch of a good rheumatologist and get yourself evaluated thoroughly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Akshay Kumar Saxena · Accepted Answer

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Since you are positive for ana, I will advise you to be in touch of a good rheumatologist and get yourself evaluated thoroughly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Ambalal Patil · Answer

It is raynaud's phenomenon and it occurs when the extremities of the body, usually the fingers and toes, change colour and may become painful. It is due to a narrowing (constriction) of the small blood vessels on exposure to the cold, or to a change in temperature, or to emotional stress. In most cases, the cause is not known. In some cases, it is a symptom of an underlying condition such as scleroderma, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis. The main treatment is to keep warm. Medicines to open up the blood vessels are used in some cases.