What Causes Increased Sensitivity To Cold And Numbness In Hands And Feet?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

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Mon, 29 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am having increased sensitivity to cold and numbness in hands and feet

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological issues /anemia to rule out

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Increased sensitivity to cold might be due to :
- too low temperature outside (weather )
- anemia ( complete blood count advised )
- neurological problems ( neuropathy )
- arthritis
- diabetes, thyroid problems

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar