It's fine this fall and some parts of Brazil are already experiencing very low temperatures, so it's normal for our feet and hands to get cold from time to time. The point is, some people have cold feet all the time, and it doesn't matter if they have several socks on top of each other and under the cover. Here are some factors that may be always freezing your feet:

1 - Raynaud's disease

This condition causes the patient to feel cold and numb toes and toes, especially during cold weather but also when they are experiencing stressful situations. This is due to a narrowing of arteries, which ends up impairing the blood circulation of some parts of the body. The condition is more common in women and people living in very cold regions. In some cases the use of blood circulation medication is recommended.

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2 - Hypothyroidism

This condition happens when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to maintain body function. Symptoms are fatigue, weight gain and memory problems, which can also be confused by stress and aging symptoms. In such cases, the skin may become cold, dry and itchy as well. Diagnosis is made by blood test, and treatment is by hormone replacement.

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3 - Anemia

Lack of red blood cells compromises the flow of oxygen in your body. Among the most common symptoms of anemia are feelings of weakness and tiredness, headaches, pale skin, dizziness and even cold hands and feet. Treatment varies with the level of anemia, but is usually based on replacement of iron, folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin B12.

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4 - Neural damage in diabetics

Many diabetics may have peripheral diabetic neuropathy, whose symptoms include numbness, tingling, aches, and constant cold in the feet, legs, and hands. Indications for these patients include frequent exercise and, of course, medical follow-up.

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5 - Other types of neuropathies

In addition to diabetes, other factors can cause neural damage - including injuries and other medical conditions, such as vitamin deficiencies, kidney and liver disease, metabolic dysfunction, and even contact with some type of toxic substance.

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6 - Smoking

Smoking causes circulation problems, which is directly linked to the cold feeling in the extremities of the body. In smokers, the blood vessels get narrower, which facilitates clot formation. Cigarette circulation problems can include cold hands and feet, skin conditions, wounds, ulcers and gangrene.

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If you think some of these reasons may explain why your feet are always cold, be sure to seek medical attention.

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