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Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004

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Causes and effects

Causes

Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes Raynaud's phenomenon. They do know, however, that episodes are often triggered by cold temperatures and sometimes by emotional stress, such as nervousness or excitement. There are many causes of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, including inflammation of the blood vessels (called vasculitis) or blockage of blood vessels.

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