White Fingers in the Cold May Point to Raynaud's Syndrome
Fingers that turn numb and white in the cold, then become painful, may be a sign of Raynaud's syndrome. A doctor warns of this; her name is not given in the source excerpt.
Fingers that become numb and even white in cold weather may indicate Raynaud's syndrome. A doctor issues this warning, as reported by the Latvian news portal TVNET. The headline describes such a symptom as a possible sign of a serious illness.
Symptoms mentioned
One symptom is numb or white fingers in the cold. Another is pain after spending time outdoors in chilly weather without gloves: the fingers first go numb and then start to hurt.
The source excerpt says these and other signs may point to Raynaud's syndrome. It does not list the other signs or describe the causes or treatment of the condition.
If similar sensations keep recurring in the cold, it is worth discussing them with a doctor.
