Do you always have cold hands? Find out what your body is trying to tell you

2024-11-09 19:43:43 / JETË ALFA PRESS

Do you always have cold hands? Find out what your body is trying to tell you

It is normal for your hands to be cold when you are outside in winter or in a cold environment. But when this feeling always accompanies you, then your body may be telling you something else.

But what are some of the most common causes of cold hands, when is it worth calling the doctor, and what can you do to fight the cold?

Very cold, pale, or numb hands in response to cold temperatures can be a sign of Raynaud's disease. The condition causes the blood vessels in the hands and fingers to narrow, leading to reduced blood flow. Raynaud's attacks often strike when a person experiences a rapid change in temperature, such as entering an air-conditioned building or walking into the refrigerated section of the supermarket. Treatment often includes avoiding triggers as well as warming the hands. For more severe symptoms that cause pain, oral medications or creams may help.

People with neuropathy often describe the feeling as a numbness, tingling or a painful burning sensation in their hands. Sometimes the condition can also cause a stabbing or throbbing sensation. Managing diabetes and living a healthy lifestyle, such as achieving a healthy weight, keeping blood pressure within normal ranges, exercising regularly, and taking diabetes medications, can help slow or stop the progression of neuropathy.

 

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