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What Do Cold Feet Indicate While Undergoing An Annual Physical?
Question: 5 days ago I underwent my annual physical. I had inquired about my feet feeling cold immed upon reclining in bed. Dr tested with some wraps around both ankles and said nothing showed to explain- offered no further explanation. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
Can bwe vascular insufficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Feeling of cold feet with normal oxygen saturation can be suggestive of a vascular insufficiency in the legs or a neurological deficit due to chronic problems like Diabetes or due to a functional disorder of the nerves or vitamin B 12 deficiencies.
You need a careful assessment by your physician along with investigations like colour Doppler study for leg blood vessels for proper diagnosis and further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Can bwe vascular insufficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Feeling of cold feet with normal oxygen saturation can be suggestive of a vascular insufficiency in the legs or a neurological deficit due to chronic problems like Diabetes or due to a functional disorder of the nerves or vitamin B 12 deficiencies.
You need a careful assessment by your physician along with investigations like colour Doppler study for leg blood vessels for proper diagnosis and further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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