Cold sensitivity explained

Symptoms:weakness, feeling extremely cold, cold hands and feet, shakiness
Differential:hypothyroidism, anemia, fibromyalgia or vasoconstriction

Cold sensitivity or cold intolerance is unusual discomfort felt by some people when in a cool environment.[1]

Cold sensitivity may be a symptom of hypothyroidism, anemia, low body weight, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, fevers, fibromyalgia or vasoconstriction.[2] There may also be differences in people in the expression of uncoupling proteins, thus affecting their amount of thermogenesis. Psychology may also play a factor in perceived temperature.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cold intolerance: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. 2022-01-06. medlineplus.gov. en. 2021-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901123954/https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003095.htm. live.
  2. Web site: Crain. Esther. November 22, 2021. Grace. Wade. Why Am I Always Cold? 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Shivering. 2022-01-06. Health.com. en. 2022-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20220105020037/https://www.health.com/mind-body/why-am-i-always-cold. live.
  3. https://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg19926755.500-an-icy-stare-really-does-make-people-feel-cold.html "An icy stare really does make people feel cold"

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