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Raynaud's phenomenon

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Raynaud's phenomenon is when small blood vessels spasm in cold or stress. Fingers or toes turn white or blue, go numb or painful, then redden as flow returns.

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Most patients (over 80%) have vascular symptoms and Raynaud's phenomenon, which leads to attacks of discoloration of the hands and feet in response to cold. Source: Internet

Raynaud's phenomenon is a neurovascular disorder that affects the fingers. Source: Internet

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