What does feeling cold say about your health?

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The article was professionally consulted by a Doctor of Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
There are many times when we experience an unusual cold feeling but do not know the reason. This could be a sign of some serious health problem. Let's find out how your cold feels and what it says about your health.

1. Do you often feel cold?

Feeling cold can be the body's response to an unsuitable environment or the weather, but this is very normal. However, feeling cold for no apparent reason is another matter. In everyday life, you may suddenly experience cold sensations, for example a chill in the spine that makes you shiver for a few seconds or a cold feeling in your hands and feet. This phenomenon repeated over a period of time could be a sign of some health problem that you may not be aware of.
Therefore, if you are experiencing a constant feeling of cold, you need to pay close attention to the health risks that we are about to mention below.

2. Problems of the body when experiencing unusual cold

Feeling cold all the time can be a sign that you have some health problem. Instead of ignoring it, pay attention and seek professional doctors to find out the cause and solution.
Some of our lists below will help you understand more about the possible causes that will cause you to feel cold:
Hypothyroidism : When thyroid dysfunction affects the metabolic function of the body body. According to the American Thyroid Association, because the thyroid gland does not secrete enough of the necessary hormones, it makes the body's regulatory functions, including temperature regulation, slow or less effective, which makes you feel cold. cold for no reason. Anemia: Anemia is a condition in which the organs in the body are not supplied with enough oxygen. At that time, the organs cannot function properly, the body is weak, tired and feels cold often. Anemia can be caused by genetics, nutritional deficiencies, or cardiovascular disease. Reduced circulation: this will cause problems in several common conditions: diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Because blood flow in the body is reduced, the organs do not get enough oxygen and cannot regulate their temperature optimally. Raynaud's disease: this is a disease that makes us feel cold in the hands and feet. The limbs may even become red or blue, temporarily numb or painful when exposed to cold temperatures. The disease can also appear in other parts such as nose, lips, ears ...

Bệnh Raynaud khiến chúng ta cảm giác lạnh ở tay chân có thể khiến tay chân thể đổi màu đỏ hoặc xanh, tê liệt tạm thời
Bệnh Raynaud khiến chúng ta cảm giác lạnh ở tay chân có thể khiến tay chân thể đổi màu đỏ hoặc xanh, tê liệt tạm thời
In addition, there are other reasons why you feel cold all the time. These reasons are all related to living habits:
Anxiety and panic: When you fall into these psychological states, the body will sweat, causing a feeling of cold. People who are often anxious and impatient will easily encounter this situation. Lack of sleep is also mentioned as the reason why you feel cold. When there is a lack of sleep, the physiological cycle of the body does not take place normally. The nervous system can also be damaged, causing the brain to mismanage body temperature. Body too thin (Body Index (BMI) lower than 18.5 : The body does not have enough fat needed to maintain body temperature, protect you from cold temperatures. of lack of nutrients, causing damage to the body. Should see a doctor for advice if you are concerned about your current weight and suitable diet.

3. Conclusion

Any signal your body has "send" to you could be a warning of a health problem. In everyday life, for many reasons, we ignore these signals. Feeling cold is also one of the symptoms that we often ignore, even though it can be a symptom of some dangerous diseases. So please pay more attention to this condition of yours.
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