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Cold-induced Raynaud's — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseCold-induced Raynaud'sDOccMed

A 35-year-old migrant worker in a meat processing plant presents with chronic cold-related symptoms including Raynaud's phenomenon in his fingers. He works in a cold environment at 4 degrees Celsius for eight hours daily. He has no history of vibrating tool use. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: A — Cold-induced Raynaud's phenomenon (secondary to occupational cold exposure)

Workers in cold environments can develop secondary Raynaud's phenomenon from prolonged cold exposure without vibration. This is distinct from HAVS (which requires vibrating tool use) and from primary Raynaud's (which is not work-related).

Reference: HSE Cold Work Guidance; FOM Fitness for Work