Hello! This is mwolloSEE!🙋The weather is hot in Korea, but...
I feel uncomfortable with cold hands and feet.Are you all okay?Today, we're going to talk about cold hands and feet
It's called hand-foot-and-mouth coldness when your hands and feet get too cold and feel cold even though it's not that cold.
People who complain of cold hands and feet are seriously uncomfortable in winter.
Why do you have cold hands and feet👋
The hands and feet may be simply cold symptoms (simple cold hands and feet), or may be signs of various diseases such as diabetes and Raynaud's syndrome. It is desirable to keep an eye on whether it is simple cold hands and feet. Based on data from the U.S. health media WebMD, we will look at the causes and countermeasures of cold hands and feet.
1. Weather
When the central body temperature (deep body temperature) drops, the small blood vessels in the hands and feet become tense. Then the blood moves to the heart and tries to keep the organs warm. When blood circulation in the hands and feet decreases, the hands and feet become colder.
2. Stress
When the body enters a "struggle or escape" mode under stress, it saves energy in preparation for threats. This can cause hands and feet to become cold. In addition, if the body pours adrenaline into the bloodstream, blood vessels can narrow. Narrow blood vessels reduce blood supply to the feet, which can make the feet feel cold.
3. Poor blood circulation
Every time the heart beats, it sends blood all over the body. However, if you have a heart disease, smoke, or don't move frequently, your blood circulation may be bad. Lower blood flow rates in the body can cause feet to become cold. This is the most common reason for foot coldness.
4. Anemia
Anemia occurs when there is not enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all tissues of the body.I do. If anemia is moderate or severe, my feet may feel cold.
5. Diabetes
When blood sugar rises due to type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the artery narrows. Blood becomes difficult to reach hands and feet. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which damages nerves, interferes with messages between the body and the brain. Your feet may sting or become paralyzed.
6. Raynaud's syndrome
It is also known as Raynaud's phenomenon or Raynaud's disease. If you have Raynaud syndrome, your body overreacts when exposed to cold water or air. The artery that supplies blood to the feet narrows, and normal amounts of blood cannot pass through. The skin may look blue or white. Stress can lead to Raynaud's disease.
7. Thyroid functional resistance
The thyroid produces hormones and sends them into the bloodstream. Hypothyroidism can lead to insufficient hormones, weight gain, fatigue, and cold feet. This is because the metabolic rate slows down, which can affect body temperature.
8. Peripheral artery disease
Too much plaque in the walls of the arteries slows blood flow, resulting in peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In particular, it is common for smokers over the age of 50 and diabetics. If you have cramps in your legs, changes in your nails, or inflammation in your feet, you should see a doctor.
9. Peripheral neurosis
If a nerve is damaged due to injury, etc., the hand may become cold as a result of peripheral neuropathy. This symptom can start with the longest nerve to the toe. Diabetes is a major cause of multiple neuropathy. This means that many nerves are affected by diabetes. Vitamin deficiency and infection can also cause peripheral neuropathy. Exposure to toxicity or kidney disease can also lead to peripheral neuropathy.
👉How to prevent cold hands and feet
wear warm socks.
Do not leave your feet cold. When winter comes, it is desirable to keep your socks warm and wear them. If there is no problem with the body and the hands and feet are simply cold, it may be due to genetic predisposition. Such symptoms can occur in families.
wear several layers of clothes.
When the weather gets cold, you should bundle up and raise your central body temperature. If the central body temperature rises, the temperature of the hands and feet can also rise. See how your body reacts, and if it's too hot, take off one or two layers.
to be active in physical activity.
Active physical activities such as exercise speed up blood circulation. It can promote blood circulation throughout the body, including hands and feet, by walking quickly, riding a bicycle, and stretching.
And finally,
Avoid high amounts of nicotine and caffeine.
Avoid high amounts of nicotine and caffeine.
Caffeine and nicotine cause muscles around blood vessels to contract or narrow. A small amount of caffeine doesn't matter. However, a large amount of caffeine can greatly affect blood circulation, which can make your feet cold. If you have Raynaud's disease, it is advisable to avoid caffeine. Let's change a drink with caffeine into water. If you still can't quit smoking, it's better to consult a doctor and try a healthy way to quit smoking.
