3. Buerger disease
can cause secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon in severe cases. In Buerger’s disease, it occurs in the legs and arms. When the blood is unable to move through the body properly, blood clots can form. It can cause the fingers and legs to turn color because of the clots. The disease is rare, but when it occurs, one way to help get the blood flowing again is by wearing warm mittens or gloves on the hands.
If the condition is on the legs, wearing two pairs of pants should make the blood flow again. Blood clot medication may need to be taken in order to get rid of the clots. Gangrene can develop in the fingers are well. When this happens, it may cause the person to have their fingers removed. A person will need to stop using all types of tobacco products. Even a couple of tobacco products can make the condition worse.