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Endocrinologist Reveals Key Questions to Ask When You Feel Cold Often
AOL.com • • health
Key Points:
- Feeling cold when others are comfortable, known as cold intolerance, may signal underlying health issues and warrants medical evaluation, especially if accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or weight changes.
- The most common health conditions linked to persistent cold intolerance include hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances such as menopause, and low body mass index due to significant calorie restriction or rapid weight loss.
- Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, reducing the body's heat production, while declining estrogen levels during perimenopause or menopause disrupt the body's temperature regulation, causing cold sweats following hot flashes.
- Individuals with low body weight have less insulation and a slower metabolism, both of which contribute to feeling cold more frequently than those with higher body mass.
- Consulting a healthcare provider is recommended if cold intolerance interferes with daily life or occurs alongside other symptoms, as these conditions can be diagnosed through tests and effectively treated.
