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Raynaud phenomenon
A condition that causes some areas of the body â such as the fingers and toes â to get decreased blood circulation and to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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