Like Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus, the baby of the planet family is gaseous planet composed entire of hydrogen and helium. Use this online 2nd grade science worksheet to learn about the colors of this fascinating planet. Also browse through these interesting science experiments for all grades.
A simple blood test can detect either, and both are treatable. But, if frostiness is paired with pain, burning, or drastic whitening of fingers or toes, it could be an indication of peripheral vascular disease (spasm of the arteries), which is more serious; you should see your doctor ASAP.
Smoking and working with vibrating machinery increases the risk of developing Raynaud's syndrome. As the blood vessels leading to the fingers and toes spasm, they become narrower, decreasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the area. This causes the fingers to turn white and feel numb or tingling. Although rare, a severe case can cause the arteries to permanently narrow or become blocked, leading to deformities of the fingers due to lack of blood.