Why is it that in winter my body is not cold but my hands and feet are cold?

Many people are prone to cold hands and feet in winter. To relieve symptoms, we must first understand the causes of cold hands and feet.

1. Kidney yang deficiency. The most common cause of cold hands and feet is kidney yang deficiency. Patients with kidney yang deficiency tend to feel cold even at normal temperatures.

2. Poor cardiovascular circulation. Cold hands and feet are closely related to the heart and blood vessels, because blood is emitted by the heart and carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Only after sugar is oxidized can heat be produced, and the hands and feet will be warm. Once the function of the cardiovascular system is impaired, it will affect blood circulation and transportation, causing cold hands and feet.

3. Low blood sugar or hypotension. When you lose weight too much and your blood sugar is too low, your hands and feet may feel cold. When your blood pressure is low or your blood circulation is poor, you may easily feel your limbs cold.

4. Excessive pressure. When you are under long-term mental stress, fatigue, or physical weakness, your hands and feet may become cold.

5. Caused by disease. For example, in patients with hypothyroidism, due to the decrease in basal metabolic rate, the body's heat production is significantly reduced. In the cold winter, no matter how much clothes are worn, the hands and feet are always cold.

6. Too few clothes. In cold weather, it is especially easy to feel cold hands and feet if you wear too few clothes and not enough warmth.

In addition to the above reasons, there are often causes of circulatory disorders, such as heart failure, anemia, poor blood circulation, etc. Traditional medicine believes that Qi deficiency and blood deficiency will cause poor blood circulation and blood circulation. Insufficient amounts can lead to cold hands and feet all year round.