What Causes Low Body Temperature And Cold Hands And Feet?

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

Question: Hi , This is from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX My body temp is between 96.4F -97.3F.My hands and feets are cold as well. Is this tempertaure fine?I am taking thairox 37.5

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a body warmer.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
You temperature is on the lower side. This much body temperature is common in winters but I would advise you extra precautions because you have hypothyroidism and taking Levothyroxine.
Simply pack yourself with woolen clothes. Use warmers and blowers to make your extremities warm.
Have hot fluids like soup, tea.
Nothing to worry.
If you get any fever , you will need to see a doctor.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 minutes later)

Dear Doctor

Thanks for your reply.Is there any chances for complication? I am litlebit tensed for this.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Temperature should not go down further.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
If you will maintain your body temperature to near normal by following what I have advised, nothing will happen.
If it goes further down, you might land into hypothermia, which can be complicated.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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