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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 Causes- Anemia
- Anorexia nervosa
- Blood vessel (vascular) problems, such as Raynaud's phenomenon
- Chronic severe illness
- General poor health
- Hypothyroidism
- Problem with the hypothalamus
Follow 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:
- Time pattern
- Have you always been intolerant of cold?
- Has this developed recently?
- Has it been getting worse?
- Do you often feel cold when other people do not complain of the cold?
- Medical history
- What is your diet like?
- How is your general health?
- What are your height and weight?
- What other symptoms do you have?
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.
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What isSensitivity to cold called?
Sensitivity to cold is often referred to as cold intolerance or cold sensitivity. It can manifest as discomfort or pain in response to exposure to cold temperatures.
Why are you sensitive to cold drafts or sitting under fans?
Sensitivity to cold can be due to several factors. It can be the result of allergies or sinus issues, anemia, or cold intolerance.
What disease can you get with anemia?
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
What is a normal result of finger reattachments?
Generally, a normal result usually includes good nerve recovery; approximately 50% of normal for active range of joint motion; cold intolerance
What is advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood?
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.
Does adderall mask symptoms of hypothyroidism?
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.
What are the Signs of hypothyroid?
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
Which symptom is a possible result of a thyroxine deficiency?
water retentionStudies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal neurological and psychiatric.
What are the symptoms of Hashimoto disorder?
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
A condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in an adult?
Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults. It can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy.
