What Causes Cold Sensation In The Feet And Legs?

Posted on Mon, 8 May 2017

Question: My legs/feet have been getting unusually cold over the last six mths.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need further work up, Advice to follow up with Primary care physician

Detailed Answer:
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Cold sensation in feet and legs could be due to several reasons including Peripheral vascular disease (diminished blood flow to the lower limbs due to block in arteries), Reynold's phenomena (narrowing of peripheral arteries), Hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid hormone ), or Neurological problems like diabetic neuropathy.

Physical examination, imaging studies to assess blood flow, blood sugar level measurement, thyroid function test are warranted to confirm the diagnosis.

Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider to undergo further evaluation.
Meanwhile, you can dress your lower limb in layers to help with cold sensation.
Quitting smoking(if you do so) is also very important.

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Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi

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