Many people experience the fact that their hands and feet are constantly cold. Sometimes this is just a feature of the body, but in some cases the cause may be hidden in health problems.
URA-Inform reports on what frequent cold in the hands and feet indicates.
Poor blood circulation – vessels narrow, blood flows worse to the extremities. A sedentary lifestyle, stress and smoking have an effect.
Anemia – iron deficiency impairs blood supply, causing chills, weakness and pallor.
Hypothyroidism – a malfunction of the thyroid gland slows down the metabolism, causing a feeling of cold.
Raynaud's syndrome – vascular spasms caused by hypothermia or stress cause coldness and changes in skin color.
Dehydration and vitamin deficiencies – lack of water, magnesium and B vitamins impairs blood circulation.
How to warm up your limbs?
Move more – walking and light exercise improve blood circulation.
Balance your diet – iron, magnesium and B vitamins help blood flow.
Drink more water – dehydration impairs circulation.
Avoid stress – it provokes vascular spasms.
Wear warm clothes and keep your hands and feet warm – wool socks and hot baths help you warm up faster.
If the cold is accompanied by pain or numbness, you should consult a doctor – this may be a symptom of serious diseases.
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