Many people do not pay attention to such a “little thing” as cold feet. For them, this has become a habitual state that does not cause much discomfort. In summer, your feet can be warmed up in the sun, but problems arise only in winter, when your feet get cold even in a warm room. Most often, women after forty face this problem. But many people wonder: “Why cold feet?” and are diligently looking for ways to solve this problem.
Before you begin treatment for cold feet syndrome, you need to understand the cause of the cold feet. How often do your feet get cold? Does this always happen or only under certain conditions? Perhaps this is explained by the peculiarities of their structure. As you know, muscle mass, the amount of which in the feet is insignificant, is responsible for the function of heat conservation. Adipose tissue is completely absent, so in the cold season the legs begin to freeze, and this is not a sign of the disease.
Nowadays, many girls dress easily: short skirts, open shoes that are not suitable for the weather, shoes that are too tight. These are all factors that cause cold feet. The problem can be solved by dressing warmer.
Why are my feet constantly cold? The reason is not always wearing light clothing that is not suitable for the weather. Sometimes this condition indicates the presence of various diseases. Poor circulation, or vegetative-vascular dystonia, is another factor that provokes this phenomenon. But only a specialist can make a diagnosis. Deviations in the structure of blood vessels, varicose veins and many other nuances indicate a circulatory disorder. Pay attention to whether there are spider veins and swelling on your legs. Low blood pressure is often accompanied by the symptom of cold feet, since the blood vessels are greatly narrowed and blood flows poorly into the capillaries.
In most cases, cold feet are a bad sign. The reasons that impair blood circulation can be different. They cannot be ignored, but, alas, a larger percentage of people consider this a trifle.
If you have cold feet, the reasons may lie in a lack of microelements and other useful substances. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body. About 50% of it is found in bones, and only 1% in human blood. It is not easy for the body to maintain this percentage constantly, and yet magnesium is involved in all biochemical processes.
When there is a lack of iron, anemia occurs, that is, anemia. Do you know firsthand about this disease? By adjusting your diet and adding more animal foods, you can correct a deficiency such as cold feet. The reasons causing this phenomenon must be eliminated immediately, without wasting time.
If you experience weakness, shortness of breath, swelling of the limbs and upper eyelids, and cold feet, there is a possibility that you have heart problems. This means you need to immediately contact a cardiologist.
A symptom such as cold feet occurs in people with diabetes. This is explained by a violation of capillary blood circulation. This ultimately leads to insufficient blood supply to the peripheral nerves of the limbs. With an examination and proper treatment, the problem of cold feet can be dealt with without any problems. The specialist will prescribe competent and adequate treatment.
It is quite difficult to cope with such a serious illness as indigestion. If a person has diseases of the endocrine system, this can lead to obesity. Why might there be cold feet? The reasons are that they “carry” the weight of a person, so the blood flow slows down. The consequence of this is cold legs, swelling and varicose veins.
Cold, wet feet (the causes of the pathology, as already mentioned, are varied) are often a consequence of hyperhidrosis. Previously, they did not want to recognize this problem as a disease, considering it just a cosmetic defect. Recently, it has become clear that this is, after all, a disease that is directly related to the endocrine system and is inherited.
Excessive sweating is caused by the following factors:
To reduce foot sweating, change your socks daily, use foot baths, and massage using essential oils. Air out your shoes every day. The material should allow your feet to breathe, so in summer it is recommended to wear sandals with a woven top. Buy cotton socks. You need to change your insoles every six months, or even better, every three months, if possible.
If you spend most of your time on your feet, wash your feet thoroughly as soon as you remove your shoes to prevent infection.
Parents are often interested in the question of why their child has cold feet. And it’s not that he got them wet while walking on the street. According to pediatricians, this is not the norm at all, but a symptom of a specific disease or malfunction of internal organs.
If a child has a low temperature and wet feet, this indicates a circulatory disorder. The baby probably has low blood pressure and blood cannot circulate well in the extremities.
There are often cases of rickets. The opinion that children practically do not suffer from this disease is erroneous. Often it simply occurs in a mild form. In such a situation, the pediatrician prescribes vitamins and an individual diet for the child.
This syndrome never appears just like that. You should be especially wary if you have cold feet even in summer. The reasons in this case are far from harmless. The condition is determined by the presence of diseases characterized by an indirect course.
When a patient has poor elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, the capillaries narrow during the cold season, which slows down the blood flow even more. At the same time, the body temperature may rise.
Why are cold feet an unkind signal that should not be ignored? If you do not treat this syndrome, then in the future a person may get hypothermia, followed by inflammation of the appendages and the genitourinary system. Due to the obstructed blood flow, venous insufficiency develops, small nodes of varicose veins appear, which begin to hurt from time to time.
If your feet are cold, the causes need to be eliminated, and several rules must be followed:
Why can my feet always be cold? The reason may lie in an invisible disease. This is a signal that you need to see a doctor immediately. With proper and timely treatment, you will have a positive result.
Follow the recommendations: dress warmly, eat right, lead an active lifestyle, take foot baths, massage with warming creams or essential oils. This is not only useful, but also very pleasant.
Hyperthermia is overheating, an increase in the body temperature of a child or adult with some disturbance in the body’s thermoregulation. It may be a symptom of a viral or infectious disease, or simply caused by overheating. If hyperthermia is caused by a disease, then usually the whole body is hot, but it also happens that a child has cold hands and feet even with a fever.
Why does this happen, what should parents do if a similar phenomenon occurs? When to start lowering the temperature, with what medications?
Each organism is individual, as is its reaction to diseases and medications. What may be quite tolerable for one, can cause significant harm to another. The same applies to children with fever - some may not even notice the high temperature, while others may experience convulsions already at 38°C. That is why the following tips can only be called general, and every parent should monitor their child in order to most adequately help him with a fever. But you need to be especially careful and attentive if the child has cold hands and feet during the heat.
How to relieve your baby’s condition during a fever if his feet and hands are warm:
It should be remembered that high body temperature is a manifestation of the body’s protective reaction to any virus or infection. At this moment, immunity to this virus is developed. You should not interfere with this process if you see that the child feels normal at a temperature of 38°C, he is not apathetic, there are no convulsions, and there is no pale skin. If the thermometer shows about 39°C, you can give an antipyretic drug, but first call a doctor for consultation.
What you should absolutely not do if your child’s temperature rises:
A baby's body may behave differently at elevated body temperatures. Often the whole body is hot, including the limbs. But it happens that a child’s hands and feet remain cold even at 39°C. Why?
There are two types of fever: pink and white.
Pink fever is characterized by increased body temperature, warm extremities, sweating, and a reddish skin surface. This type of fever is considered less dangerous. You should undress the baby and give him plenty of water. It should be knocked down after the thermometer reading rises above 38°C. If the temperature rises to 39°C, call a doctor.
White fever is characterized by the presence of a high temperature (even more than 39°C), but the extremities remain cold. This happens due to the fact that there is a spasm of blood vessels in the child. In this case, convulsions often occur. This type of fever is considered more dangerous. If you notice cold hands and feet of the baby during the heat, you need to give antispasmodics, for example no-shpu. Fever-reducing medications may not work. But, of course, only a qualified doctor can prescribe any drug treatment for children.
Cold hands and feet at 39°C indicate that the baby has white fever. It causes pale skin and chills. The cause of such phenomena is spasm of peripheral blood vessels. The baby may begin to have convulsions due to vasospasm. This type of fever is most unfavorable for the baby. You need to try to turn it pink. You can rub your limbs to increase blood circulation in the vessels.
And if you notice cold hands and feet in your baby during a fever, be sure to lower the temperature and call a doctor.
Cold feet and hands with a thermometer reading of 38-39°C will be a signal that you should definitely bring down the fever. But with white fever, this is more difficult to do, since antipyretic drugs will not work properly. Therefore, if cold extremities are observed with fever, then first the baby is given antispasmodics, and only after that it will be possible to use antipyretics. But the most correct action in case of white fever is to call an ambulance.
Under no circumstances should you give your baby medications that help quickly reduce fever; this can aggravate the situation and increase vascular spasm.
The most important thing when children are sick is for parents not to panic. Your inner peace should be transmitted to the baby and help him mentally. Therefore, first of all, calm the baby down, take him in your arms, and give him warm tea.
If you see that the baby is behaving calmly and the thermometer is less than 38.5°C, then the use of medications is not required.
Otherwise, call a doctor and do not self-medicate your baby.
When choosing antipyretic drugs, pay attention to their safety for your baby. Preference may be given to paracetamol. It has a mild antipyretic effect and only a slight analgesic effect. Well tolerated by the vast majority of children, does not affect the gastrointestinal tract. Read the instructions and do not exceed doses.
Although doctors advise not to lower the temperature so that the baby’s body can develop immunity to the disease, in some cases it is necessary to do this. There are certain indications when it is necessary to shoot down, regardless of advice:
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Most people do not pay attention to such a “little thing” as cold feet. For them, this has become a habitual state that does not cause much discomfort. In summer, your feet can be warmed up in the sun, but problems arise only in winter, when your feet get cold even in a warm room. Most often, women after forty face this problem.
However, there are also those who complain that their feet are constantly cold. This causes considerable discomfort and makes you worry about your health. In connection with this, they are diligently looking for an answer to the question of why their feet are cold. Let's try to figure out why the feet are always cold, how dangerous it is for health, and the possible causes of cooling of the extremities.
Cold feet indicate poor blood circulation in the legs, disruption of the nervous system, when impulses do not travel well along the nerve fibers in the lower extremities.
Feet are the regulator of all body temperature. It is not for nothing that doctors recommend walking barefoot more often to harden the whole body and carefully selecting shoes for the season. This is part of a healthy lifestyle.
The most common cause of poor circulation in the legs—restricted blood flow in the legs—is peripheral vascular disease, or PVD. This term refers to diseases of blood vessels located on the periphery of the circulatory system. BPS can hit:
Cold feet can be a symptom of the following diseases:
Age-related changes often affect the body's thermoregulation. After 50 years, the immune system weakens, hormonal problems and malfunctions in the circulatory system may appear. All this leads to freezing feet.
If you have a temperature, you may also have cold feet. This is due to vasospasm caused by the disease. In this case, before lowering the temperature, you need to warm your feet.
Before you begin treatment for cold feet syndrome, you need to understand the cause of the cold feet. How often do your feet get cold? Does this always happen or only under certain conditions? This is often explained by the peculiarities of their structure. Muscle mass, the amount of which in the feet is insignificant, is responsible for the function of heat conservation. Adipose tissue is completely absent, so in the cold season the legs begin to freeze, and this is not a sign of the disease.
The following habits or factors contribute to poor circulation in the legs:
Symptoms of poor circulation in the legs usually develop gradually:
The fact that you often have cold feet and/or cold hands usually indicates that your circulation is slow or the blood flow from your heart is being compromised. This most often occurs at night when you are sleeping, while sitting still, or after eating certain foods.
First of all, you need to determine why your hands and feet are cold. Eliminate the main problem, contact a specialist and undergo a course of therapy. If doctors have not identified any serious problems, but your feet are still often cold, you need to find ways to warm them. In parallel, symptomatic treatment can be carried out aimed at dilating blood vessels and warming the extremities:
If you have a busy schedule and have to work while standing, then after a hard day at work, take a break and take mustard baths, which improve blood circulation and relieve swelling.
At the first sign of freezing feet, give yourself a foot massage. First you need to intensively rub the soles of your feet, then massage your toes. Immediately after the massage, you need to put warm, heated socks on your feet.
Intensive foot massage helps improve the functioning of the circulatory system. It’s even better to do it using creams with special “hot” additives (white mustard, cinnamon oil or others). For massage, you can use olive oil with the addition of a few drops of essential oils: ginseng, rosemary, fennel.
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Cold feet syndrome brings us a lot of inconvenience, and anyone who has experienced it knows that neither tea, nor a hot bath, nor warm woolen socks can relieve us of this discomfort. But often, when our feet are cold, our whole body freezes. soon as we achieve slight hypothermia in our feet , we immediately develop a runny nose, cough, and sore throat. So why are your feet always cold? What are the causes of cold feet?
Let us remember the old expression - “Blood does not warm.” This is precisely what will be relevant in our topic today. The cause of cold feet is primarily poor circulation in the extremities. The muscles in the legs are not developed enough, and besides, our feet do not have subcutaneous fatty tissue that could warm the legs. In women, a common cause of cold feet is wearing nylon socks and tights, as well as tight shoes that do not retain heat.
If cold feet syndrome is not treated , then in the future a person may get hypothermia of the extremities, which can bring with it serious consequences (inflammation of the urinary system and appendages, cystitis, rheumatism). How to deal with the fact that your feet are constantly cold? What is the treatment for cold feet? First of all, give up synthetic and nylon items. Choose tights and socks made of natural cotton or wool. Avoid wearing shoes that are too tight, especially in cold weather. If your feet sweat a lot, take action to solve the problem of sweaty feet, because wet feet are much more damaged by the cold.
Gehwol cosmetics also help you in treating cold feet . A special series of products aimed at solving the problem of cold feet will perfectly cope with the task, return you to comfort and protect you from terrible consequences.
The most effective remedy that will suit absolutely everyone is Gehwol Warming Red Balm (orig. Fusskraft rot). The balm is ideal for applying to the skin before going outside during wet, cold weather. Perfectly relieves fatigue from the legs, normalizes blood circulation and sweating. The composition includes various essential oils and red pepper tincture, which makes the heating stronger. Suitable for older people and those who constantly feel cold feet . The balm is developed separately for dry skin and normal skin. In the first case, the product perfectly moisturizes your feet, protecting your feet from the effects of dry skin. But a warming balm for normal skin maintains its ideal condition and perfectly protects it from external influences.
Warming balm from Gehwol (Gevol Warme-balsam) - created specifically for those who suffer from cold feet syndrome due to poor circulation . By normalizing blood circulation, your feet receive a significant amount of heat. With regular use, you will forever forget about the problem of cold feet , and your skin will become softer, smoother and silkier.
Warming bath (orig. Fusskraft warmebad) from Gehwol - the essential oils, extracts of medicinal plants, a large number of vitamins included in the composition will not only warm your feet while bathing , but also give them nutrients and moisturize the skin of your feet. Thanks to ginger and red pepper, blood circulation in the legs will improve, you will not feel cold in your feet, but on the contrary, you will feel warmth and lightness after a hard day at work.
Also, to generally strengthen the condition of the skin of your feet and to prevent cold feet syndrome, we offer you bath salts with rosemary oil Gevol (orig. Badensalz). Essential oil is actively involved in the blood circulation process and has a beneficial effect on the veins, so salt has warming properties. The product relieves fatigue from the legs, normalizes sweating, and eliminates unpleasant odor.
The Gewol foot bath (Gewol Fussbad) effectively softens and moisturizes rough skin, and also combats hypothermia of the feet. Lavender essential oil, which is part of the product, normalizes blood circulation and keeps the feet warm for a long time. Gehwol foot bath penetrates deep into the skin, relieves fatigue and heaviness from the legs, has a deodorizing effect, and normalizes the process of sweating.
I would like to introduce you to several more cosmetic products from Gevol, which are suitable for additional care for cold feet :
Cream for tired feet (orig. Gevol Fusskrem) – copes well with the external effects of cold and fungal infections. Perfectly softens the skin of the feet, and also relieves fatigue and normalizes sweating. Increases blood circulation, thereby protecting the legs from hypothermia.
Cream “Extra” – an extract of natural herbs, takes care of your feet, moisturizing, nourishing and warming them. After using the cream, the blood in the legs will begin to circulate much better , which is important for cold feet syndrome.
Foot balm (Bein-balsam) – recommended for cooling the feet of pregnant women, relieves swelling, fatigue and heaviness of veins. The product softens the skin of the feet well and gives it a well-groomed appearance.
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Cold hands or feet in winter are a completely understandable phenomenon associated with the ambient temperature. However, some people constantly experience cold and clammy feet. Moreover, this condition does not depend on weather conditions or physical activity, but is often accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
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All the time, sweaty and cold feet are usually a symptom of a hereditary disease - hyperhidrosis, the main symptom of which is excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis is divided into primary and secondary.
The first depends on hereditary factors and manifests itself in childhood. Mainly under the armpits, but also on the palms and soles of the feet. Cold sweat may also appear on the face, affecting the forehead, cheeks and upper lip, or in the groin area.
Failure to comply with hygiene rules, increased physical and mental stress increase the manifestation of primary hyperhidrosis so that the limbs are always wet from sweat. At the same time, constant sweating has a negative impact on the condition of the skin, contributing to the development of dermatitis and fungal diseases. Any infection that gets into an environment with high humidity easily develops in it, causing diseases, one of the consequences of which is an unpleasant odor.
Secondary hyperhidrosis develops as a consequence of other diseases, mainly associated with metabolic disorders or infection in the body. So, the reason why the legs become covered with cold sweat can be:
To prevent sweating from starting an infection in your pores, use a natural one once a day.
Accordingly, sweating can be eliminated only by curing these diseases. In men, a condition similar to menopause occurs, which promotes profuse sweating.
To determine why your feet are cold and sweaty, you need to consult a specialist. First of all, this is a therapist who will prescribe a series of tests to identify the cause of the problem, and then prescribe treatment or refer you to a more specialized specialist.
Having answered the question: why do feet sweat, you need to answer the following: is it worth treating them? Of course it's worth it.
Therefore, excessive sweating must be eliminated, especially since today there are many ways to do this: from folk remedies to the latest advances in pharmacology.
So what to do if your feet are cold and sweaty?
The first thing you need to remember is daily foot hygiene. Wash your feet regularly, wear socks and shoes of the correct size and made from natural materials. Change old house slippers to new ones, use special deodorizing insoles and products that reduce sweating.
The second point is proper nutrition. One of the reasons that your hands and feet are wet is the consumption of “dangerous” foods:
These products promote blood flow and sweating in the body. By excluding them from the menu, you can significantly improve your condition. It is also advisable to exclude legumes and dairy products, strawberries, and limit flour.
The basis of the diet when your feet sweat a lot should be porridge with water, vegetables and fruits, low-fat meat and fish soups, natural compotes and decoctions.
You can also cope with hyperhidrosis on the extremities by using antiperspirants. The action of these products is based on narrowing the pores and limiting the release of moisture; they are applied to certain places on clean and dry skin.
Use them no more than twice a week. However, you should not apply antiperspirant in hot weather or before playing sports, as this will limit natural sweating and can lead to swelling and inflammation of the sweat glands.
You can purchase antiperspirants at any pharmacy or cosmetic store. Pharmacies usually offer stronger products intended specifically for treatment; before using them, be sure to study the instructions.
In pharmacies you can also purchase special products in the form of ointments or pastes. They are used on the feet or distributed in shoes. The principle of their action is similar to antiperspirants, but their advantage is the parallel treatment of fungal infections and skin inflammations. Among the most popular are such drugs as:
During treatment, the doctor may also prescribe tablets: Belloid, Bellataminal or others, the use of which is allowed only after consultation with a specialist.
What should those who have allergies and cannot use ointments do, and whose feet are constantly wet and cold? Use physiotherapy, they give good results and do not cause side effects.
Patients suffering from hyperhidrosis are prescribed a course of iontophoresis, which is effective on extremities that tend to freeze, even if the epidermis becomes wet. During the procedure, the patient immerses his feet in a bath of water, through which a weak electric current is passed: it affects the sweat glands, regulating ion exchange in the deep layers of the skin.
The standard course is 10 visits; in the future it can be used as a preventive measure.
A procedure with a long-term effect is Botox injections. They are made into the soles of the feet. The toxin inhibits the work of the sweat glands, stopping it for a period of six months to a year. Several sessions are done on each foot in turn. This method is rarely used because it is quite painful and has a number of contraindications.
You can use foot baths at home: they always work effectively when used regularly, however, it is better to first find out why your feet are cold and wet, and carry out the procedures in parallel with general treatment.
The most affordable option is a salt bath, for which three tablespoons of salt are dissolved in a bowl of warm water and the feet are kept in it for 20 minutes. It is better to use sea salt; it can be purchased at the pharmacy.
Apple cider vinegar works similarly, 4-5 tablespoons of which are diluted in warm water and immersed in it for 40-45 minutes. You can use lemon juice: squeeze half of the fruit into a container of water and take a bath.
The procedure for preparing decoctions is a little more complicated; they are used fresh and warm, which is useful when the feet are cold.
Of the herbs, mint shows good effectiveness; pour a tablespoon of the herb into a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes, then pour the decoction into a basin and take a bath. Wormwood is prepared in a similar way; the upper part of the plant with flowers is used.
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Cold extremities are a fairly common occurrence in both women and men. Representatives of the fair sex encounter it more often.
You need to understand that impaired thermoregulation always has a reason, which may lie in serious problems in the body.
There are many reasons why a person has cold hands and feet .
It is worth highlighting the most popular among them:
Men have better thermoregulation than women, so they are less likely to encounter this problem. Any of the above reasons can lead to cold extremities in the stronger sex.
But it just so happens that men are more prone to bad habits than women, so smoking, which causes a narrowing of the capillaries, is often the cause of cold extremities.
But representatives of the fair sex face this problem much more often.
The fact is that their body’s natural thermoregulation is much weaker , which is why such problems happen quite often. This in itself is a reason, but all the others are also relevant in the case of ladies.
And, of course, women, both expectant mothers and those who have already become them, should pay special attention to their health, not ignoring such a symptom as cold extremities.
Cold extremities in a child may indicate that the baby is cold or has a cold.
It is worth paying attention to other symptoms: high temperature, cough and runny nose.
Usually, after recovery, this problem disappears. Take your baby's temperature.
A similar phenomenon is also observed in infants. If the child sleeps and eats normally, then there is no need to worry, since the baby’s heat exchange is completely different than that of an adult. But if the child has become restless, you should not ignore the symptom.
Cold hands and feet can be a symptom of very dangerous diseases, so in order to rule out serious illnesses, visit a specialist . A therapist, endocrinologist and neurologist may be required. You will need to undergo tests, and after this, doctors will determine what the problem is and give advice on what to do next.
You will need to reconsider your lifestyle .
It is worth paying attention to your diet . It must be complete. Drink warming teas. Ginger is especially useful. It is also worth giving up bad habits, especially smoking, which always impairs blood circulation.
It is important to dress appropriately for the weather, avoid freezing, and avoid wearing tight clothing or tight shoes. During the cold season, wear hats, scarves and gloves. But you shouldn’t wrap yourself up too much either.
There are no medications that are aimed specifically at combating cold extremities, so you should not try to select them yourself.
may prescribe based on what caused the problem. There are also a lot of folk recipes that can help combat the problem of cold extremities. Here's what traditional healers advise:
Massages and rubbing help combat the problem . For massages you should use essential oils. The combination of olive oil with essential rosemary and black pepper oil is very effective.
You can also use an alcohol tincture of red pepper, which you can prepare yourself. If you have cold feet all the time, they may be useful
magnetic insoles that are placed in shoes and worn for several hours a day. You can put them in socks and sleep in them.
A common problem that people face, especially at a young age, is that their feet sweat and get cold. Some people don't pay attention to this problem. But for many, it is unbearable to feel constantly wet and cold feet.
The causes of sweating are varied. Starting from physiological sweating during physical activity or stress, ending with a violation of thermoregulation in diseases of the thyroid gland. But if your feet are cold and sweaty at the same time, then the cause is most likely vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Most often teenagers and middle-aged people suffer. The condition affects self-esteem and requires a quick solution. If you understand the nervous regulation of sweating, it will become clear why your feet are cold and your skin sweats.
Vegetative-vascular dystonia begins in adolescents during puberty and continues until the age of 35-40. The presence of pathology is a disruption of the interaction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the nervous system.
The first is responsible for the body's reactions under stress. The main hormones are catecholamines, in particular norepinephrine. It is produced by the adrenal glands in response to a nerve stimulus. Clinically, a person feels an increase in heart rate, constriction of blood vessels in the periphery, increased activity of the sweat glands, dry mouth, and dizziness.
The opposite system is the parasympathetic system. She is responsible for a calm state. The main transmitter is acetylcholine. Its activity is manifested by bradycardia, hypotension, increased secretion of the digestive glands, bronchial glands, and sweat glands.
With a neurocirculatory disorder, the balance in the regulatory activity of the nervous system is disturbed. Blood pressure “jumps”, the work of the heart is accompanied by disruptions and pain. 24-hour hyperhidrosis is observed because two opposing parts of the nervous system converge on one thing - increased sweating. Added to this is vascular spasm in the periphery - the limbs. Patients' hands and feet are cold and sweaty.
You should think about vegetative-vascular dystonia if:
Cold sweat on the feet appears in a physiological state:
The feet become sweaty and cold with the following pathological disorders:
With each disease, in addition to sweaty feet, there are pathognomonic symptoms of each pathology. Age also suggests illness. Patients are usually over 45 years of age.
If your feet sweat and get cold, your doctor will tell you in detail what to do. In the case of vegetative-vascular dystonia, help is divided into two types:
Symptoms are eliminated with the help of antiperspirant deodorants, creams, gels, and powders.
Antiperspirant deodorants for feet help reduce sweating and eliminate unpleasant odors. Effective and popular with aluminum chloride hydrate in its composition.
When the product is applied, a protein-aluminum block is formed at the top of the excretory duct of the sweat gland. It prevents sweat from coming to the surface. The fluid is absorbed and excreted by the kidneys. The product should be used once every few days. The frequency depends on the degree of hyperhidrosis.
Creams, gels, ointments, powders - products are smeared, applied to the skin, poured into shoes. The cosmetology market is filled with various products. Most Popular:
Tablet products based on belladonna (belladonna) and ergot extract. The tablets have an anticholinergic effect. Examples:
Traditional medicine offers help with the problem of sweaty feet:
Traditional medicine has many recipes:
In some cases, it may be helpful to reconsider your footwear. Evaluate how comfortable and natural it is. Synthetic and tight shoes will make anyone's feet cold and sweaty.
General strengthening of the autonomic system is carried out with the help of yoga, breathing exercises, and a diet excluding fried, fatty and salty foods. The use of adaptogens in the first half of the day and sedatives at night works well.
In case of hyperhidrosis against the background of endocrine or other pathology of internal organs, it is first recommended to treat the underlying disease. To do this, you should consult a doctor. First, see a dermatologist, and he will help you decide on a specialized doctor.
The most frustrating thing for people with foot hyperhidrosis is the unpleasant smell of their feet. It is provoked by bacteria and fungi, which actively divide in a humid environment. Careful hygiene and the use of antiseptics and antifungal drugs solves the problem in 50% of cases.