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Is Raynaud's disease painful?
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Raynaud's disease can be painful, as the condition reduces the blood flow to the fingers and this can cause ischaemic pain. Ischaemic pain can be severe and unrelenting, which is why individuals with Raynaud's are very keen to keep their hands warm to reduce the pain.
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