Your patient has the following medical conditions. Which one is a contraindication for cold therapy?

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Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition where the blood vessels in the fingers and toes overreact to cold temperature and constrict, is a contraindication for cold therapy. Cold therapy can worsen the symptoms and lead to further vascular damage. Hypotension, osteoarthritis, and acute inflammation are not contraindications for cold therapy.

Your Patient Has the Following Medical Conditions