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What Causes Feeling Of Cold In An Elderly Patient?
Question: 87 yr on blood thinner usually feel cold, but is recently is much more sensitive. Had TAVI proedure 19 months ago. Are there any other medical issues that could be causing feeling very cold?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
Your concern is appreciated
There are many conditions that can cause feeling cold
Firstly in elderly population they are more prone to hypothermia so that should be taken care of and women are more prone to feel cold because they are better in conserving heat to core of body then men leaving hands and feet at colder temperatures
Insomnia is reason for that because not getting enough sleep can seriously effect hypothalamus where temperature centre is situated , dehydration as wih less water body is more sensitive to temperature changes, having anemia can also cause it which may be due to iron or vitamin B 12 in the diet.
Hypothyroidism , diabetes , blood vessel disorders in which flow to hands and feets are reduced like arteriosclerosis , blood clotting disorder , raynauds disease.
Anorexia , problem with hypothalamus general poor health chronic sever illness
These can all cause this.
You can check your hb blood sugar level thyroid functions
Hope it helps
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Thanks.
wishing you best of health
Dr M.S Khalil
Explained in detail
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
Your concern is appreciated
There are many conditions that can cause feeling cold
Firstly in elderly population they are more prone to hypothermia so that should be taken care of and women are more prone to feel cold because they are better in conserving heat to core of body then men leaving hands and feet at colder temperatures
Insomnia is reason for that because not getting enough sleep can seriously effect hypothalamus where temperature centre is situated , dehydration as wih less water body is more sensitive to temperature changes, having anemia can also cause it which may be due to iron or vitamin B 12 in the diet.
Hypothyroidism , diabetes , blood vessel disorders in which flow to hands and feets are reduced like arteriosclerosis , blood clotting disorder , raynauds disease.
Anorexia , problem with hypothalamus general poor health chronic sever illness
These can all cause this.
You can check your hb blood sugar level thyroid functions
Hope it helps
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Thanks.
wishing you best of health
Dr M.S Khalil
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