Little-known Victorian condition that affects fingers and toes

Raynaud's is more common than you think (Image: Getty) If you've ever felt pins and needles when you're cold or stressed, there may be a reason for this, and it's not imaginary. The NHS explains that this could be due to Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition where blood flow to the fingers and toes is improperly restricted. While it's usually not serious, it's important to note that self-treatment by staying warm is often sufficient, but sometimes it can indicate a more serious issue.

Raynaud's affects blood circulation, leading to symptoms like colour changes in the fingers and toes, pins and needles, pain, and numbness when you're cold, anxious, or stressed. The skin may turn white or a lighter shade, particularly noticeable on darker skin tones, due to reduced blood flow. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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