{"id":13816,"date":"2025-03-29T07:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T00:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13816"},"modified":"2025-03-29T07:13:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T00:13:21","slug":"feel-cold-all-the-time-here-are-5-possible-reasons-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13816","title":{"rendered":"Feel Cold All the Time? Here Are 5 Possible Reasons Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do you find yourself asking, &#8220;Why am I <em>always<\/em> cold?&#8221; Or needing a blanket when dining al fresco in 70-degree weather or a hot latte to warm your hands \u2014 even though you&#8217;re indoors?<\/p>\n<p>If any of the above scenarios apply to you, you&#8217;re not alone. Many people report continually feeling cold \u2014 otherwise known as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003095.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cold intolerance<\/a>&#8221; \u2014 even when it&#8217;s objectively mild outside. There are several factors that may be causing you to feel cold, and while many of them are manageable and easily identified, others may require a bit more sleuthing with the help of a seasoned medical professional.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocatehealth.com\/doctors\/michael-gill-1093782666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Michael Gill<\/a>, internal medicine physician at Advocate Health Care, and Dr. Daniel Rausa, gastroenterology fellow at <a href=\"https:\/\/lenoxhill.northwell.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenox Hill Hospital<\/a> in New York, share five of the most common explanations for perpetual chills.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>1. Anemia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167715\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20141555\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-anemia.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Suffers from Anemia on Couch | Why Am I Always Cold \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If patients aren&#8217;t getting enough oxygen via the blood, they might have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/anemia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anemia<\/a>, a condition typically resulting from iron deficiency. It&#8217;s accompanied by feelings of fatigue, shortness of breath, and coldness, since certain tissues aren&#8217;t getting the oxygen required for normal function.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you&#8217;re a woman with very heavy periods and have been more tired lately, or someone who has been experiencing irregular shortness of breath during their workouts, it might be because of an iron deficiency,&#8221; says Gill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Bloodwork would reveal any vitamin deficiency that may be causing coldness and could help doctors determine the best dosage and choice of vitamin to incorporate into your routine.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>2. Hypothyroidism<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-179895\" src=\"https:\/\/bodiblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-hypothyroidism-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman touching thyroid | Why Am I Always Cold\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fatigue, hair loss, an altered texture or appearance of skin, and sudden weight change are all potential signs of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypothyroidism<\/a>. Under this condition, the thyroid doesn&#8217;t produce the required amount of hormones for normal everyday function.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we think about the thyroid, we&#8217;re thinking about how fast your engine is running,&#8221; says Gill. \u201cIf it&#8217;s running too slow, you might gain weight, feel more tired, and feel colder than usual because the engine isn&#8217;t warming up like it should be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0If bloodwork determines hypothyroidism, hormone replacement therapy may help to restore healthy thyroid levels.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>3. Raynaud&#8217;s Phenomenon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-179894\" src=\"https:\/\/bodiblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-raynauds-phenomenon.jpg\" alt=\"red hands | Why Am I Always Cold\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your extremities feel the biggest chill \u2014 especially in cooler temperatures \u2014 it may be due to <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/raynaudsdisease.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon<\/a>, a condition that causes the constriction of blood vessels that people most often feel in their fingers and toes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you go outside on a cold day, your blood vessels are supposed to dilate [widen] to warm your hands. But people with Raynaud&#8217;s experience the opposite reaction \u2014 the vessels narrow to make the hands feel even colder,&#8221; says Gill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Gill&#8217;s rule of thumb when it comes to Raynaud&#8217;s? Bundle up. \u201cWhen you go outside, be sure to cover your extremities as best you can \u2014 warm socks and mittens are key.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>4. Low Body Fat<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167718\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20141611\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-low-body-fat.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Shivers as She Drinks Hot Beverage | Why Am I Always Cold \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adipose tissue, or body fat, is more than just stored energy \u2014 it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/30454605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">insulates the body<\/a>, acting &#8220;as a barrier to heat loss,&#8221; according to researchers. Factors contributing to inordinately low body fat, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5206235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">underfat<\/a>, include disordered eating, malnutrition, genetics, illness, and even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/healthy-weight\/underweight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">too much exercise<\/a>. And if you&#8217;re underfat because of disruptions in eating, your metabolism can additionally slow down, worsening your cold intolerance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0With the help of a nutrition specialist, a doctor can recommend an eating and exercise plan that promotes healthy, sustainable weight gain.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>5. Diabetes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167716\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20141600\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-diabetes.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Checks Blood Sugar During Workout | Why Am I Always Cold \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When not carefully regulated, diabetes may cause\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/peripheral-neuropathy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nerve problems<\/a>\u00a0that can lead to the altered perception of touch and sensitivity to the cold. \u201cWhen the nervous system is affected, people have a difficult time in regulating their environment,&#8221; says Rausa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0As with all of the aforementioned scenarios, Rausa recommends developing a comprehensive plan with your doctor to determine the best way to manage and resolve symptoms. \u201cWith neuropathy from diabetes, it&#8217;s important to manage symptoms with lifestyle changes, diet, and medication, depending on specific variables to be discussed with your doctor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-1\"><\/div>\n<p>Is It Normal to Always Feel Cold?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167719\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20141728\/why-am-i-always-cold-600-normal.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman Drinks Hot Beverage and Uses Blanket to Work from Home | Why Am I Always Cold \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When seeing patients who complain of constantly feeling cold, Dr. Gill\u00a0always starts with one important question: How long have the symptoms been occurring?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it&#8217;s a case where a patient has been experiencing symptoms for their entire life, it&#8217;s very possible that that&#8217;s just how their body operates. But if symptoms started for the first time a week ago, then there may be a medical issue,&#8221; he says. \u201cIt&#8217;s the reason I always ask patients if these sensations are relatively new, followed by whether they&#8217;re experiencing any other symptoms that accompany this one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rausa agrees. \u201cWe always like to start with what we call a &#8216;review of systems,&#8217; in which we get a broad overview of the patient&#8217;s current state and a sense for whether there are other symptoms potentially causing the primary symptom of feeling cold,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, or weight loss all might raise flags for doctors when speaking with patients. Such symptoms may signal an array of underlying medical issues, from anemia to hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, Rausa stresses the importance of having a comprehensive conversation with your doctor about your health. He also suggests keeping a journal of symptoms to share with your doctor, to ensure you leave no stone unturned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat it boils down to is: What is the bigger picture saying? What other symptoms might be occurring that the patient and doctor can really home in on together to unearth what&#8217;s really going on to cause these symptoms?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you\u2019re looking for an effective at-home healthcare option,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodi.com\/blog\/hello-alpha-medical?ICID=BLOG_ALPHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hello Alpha<\/a>\u00a0will connect you with board-certified professionals. They offer 24\/7 messaging with licensed clinicians, prescribe and deliver medications, and provide confidential, personalized guidance on weight loss, mental health, and GLP-1 drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodi.com\/blog\/why-am-i-always-cold\">Feel Cold All the Time? 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