Cold intolerance is an abnormal sensitivity to a cold environment or cold temperatures.
Alternative NamesSensitivity to the cold; Intolerance to cold
ConsiderationsCold intolerance can be a symptom of a metabolic problem.
Some people (often very thin women) do not tolerate cold environments because they have very little body fat and are unable to keep warm.
Common CausesFollow the recommended therapy for treating the cause of the problem.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if you have long-term or extreme intolerance to cold.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeYour health care provider will take a medical history and perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions may include:
Tests that may be performed include:
If your health care provider diagnosed cold intolerance, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
ReferencesLadenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2007:chap 244.
Cold intolerance is an abnormal sensitivity to a cold environment or cold temperatures.
Alternative NamesSensitivity to the cold; Intolerance to cold
ConsiderationsCold intolerance can be a symptom of a metabolic problem.
Some people (often very thin women) do not tolerate cold environments because they have very little body fat and are unable to keep warm.
Common CausesFollow the recommended therapy for treating the cause of the problem.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if you have long-term or extreme intolerance to cold.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeYour health care provider will take a medical history and perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions may include:
Tests that may be performed include:
If your health care provider diagnosed cold intolerance, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
ReferencesLadenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2007:chap 244.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 04/19/2010
Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Sensitivity to cold can be due to several factors. It can be the result of allergies or sinus issues, anemia, or cold intolerance.
Hypoxemia, brittle or rigid fingernails, cold intolerance, and possible behavioral disturbances in children. Hypoxemia resulting from anemia can worsen the cardio-pulmonary status of patients with pre-existing chronic pulmonary disease. Cold intolerance occurs in one in five patients with iron deficiency anemia, and becomes visible through numbness and tingling
Generally, a normal result usually includes good nerve recovery; approximately 50% of normal for active range of joint motion; cold intolerance
Myxedema. It is a life-threatening condition, the result of long-term, undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Its signs and symptoms include intense cold intolerance and drowsiness followed by profound lethargy and unconsciousness.
It could improve mental sluggishness but not the physical symptoms like severe fatigue, weight gain, muscle pain, dry skin, constipation, pale, dry skin and cold intolerance.
In general, the symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) are: Weight gain Puffy face Loss or thinning of eyebrows Cold intolerance Low sex drive Depression Abdominal bloating Cold hands or feet Dry or thinning hair Joint or muscle pain Thickening of the skin Thin, brittle fingernails
water retentionStudies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal neurological and psychiatric.
Hashimoto's causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. It also causes the thyroid gland to become underactive, or hypothyroid. Symptoms of Hashimoto's are similar to hypothyroidism. This includes sluggishness, fatigue, weight gain, heat and cold intolerance, constipation, depression, menstrual and fertility issues
Side effects of gastric bypass: An iron and vitamin B12 deficiency occurs sometimes.Some of those with an iron deficiency develop anemia. The connection between the stomach and the intestines can narrow,leading to nausea and vomiting after eating. Ulcers develop sometimes.The staples can come loose.Hernia can develop.The bypassed stomach may enlarge, resulting in hiccups and bloating. Other common side effects of gastric bypass: Nausea and Vomiting,Dehydration,Food Intolerance,Changed Bowel Habits, and Cold Intolerance.
Myxedema. It is a rare life-threatening condition, resulting from long-term, undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Symptoms include intense cold intolerance and drowsiness followed by profound lethargy and unconsciousness.