In the last article, we found out that hands can normally be cooler than the rest of the body. The legs have the same right - like the arms, they have almost no subcutaneous adipose tissue, but a large surface of the skin that gives off heat. Therefore, the feet are rarely warm, especially the shins and knees. When we are cold, the vessels in the legs contract and “push” blood to the internal organs, thus the body saves itself. The limbs immediately become an order of magnitude colder. There is nothing wrong with this if a person nevertheless moves towards warmth, and does not continue to passively freeze.
The average winter walk is one and a half hours. A child dressed for the weather (winter shoes) may have cold feet during this time for the following reasons:
! Low-quality shoes from China-on-the-knee brand, the so-called “no-name”. Nobody knows exactly what materials private craftsmen from eastern countries (not necessarily from China) use. But no one doubts that they are the cheapest and most environmentally polluting.
! Tight shoes – or shoes that are too big. If the shoes are tight, the toes are immobilized, they do not warm each other, and blood circulation is impaired. The same effect is possible when warm socks are put on thick tights, and your feet feel cramped in the shoes. There should be space for air circulation, but reasonable (no more than 1 cm).
! Shoes do not correspond to temperature conditions. For example, felt boots are worn at temperatures above -10°C. Or vice versa - leather boots are worn by a sedentary child at temperatures below -10°C.
! Wet shoes, wet feet. When it's muddy outside, your shoes can get wet. Any felt boots and boots that do not have a special water-proof mark on the label will get wet. The reason on the other hand is that the feet sweat, which makes the insole and sock wet. How to determine why your shoes are getting wet: raise the insole. Or feel from the inside along the edges (the junction with the sole). If the boots get wet, the edges will be wet. If there is slight moisture inside the boot, but no excess moisture is felt at the edges, most likely the child’s feet are sweating, and the shoes have nothing to do with it. You can also test your boots by immersing them in a bowl of water for a couple of hours. Naturally, this applies to shoes that are declared as water-proof. For example, membrane. This is exactly how shoes are checked during examination, using a basin.
! Pure delusion. My feet don't get cold, but they always feel like they are getting cold. Increased suspiciousness in the mother, manifested in constant feeling of the legs after a walk, categorical warming of the legs of a small child at the first snow, and so on. Projecting one’s own feelings onto a child: in adults, due to poor nutrition, stress and bad habits, circulatory disorders occur in 99% of cases. In other words, mothers’ feet get cold outside much more often than their children’s.
! Health problems. Vegetative-vascular dystonia, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disorders. Children often “outgrow” these problems. It is very important to harden your feet from birth: massage your fingers and feet, walking barefoot at home, massage mats, contrast showers, rolling “spiky” massage rollers with your feet.
Bottom line: if the feet are slightly cool, the child is NOT cold. This is normal temperature for the feet. If your toes are icy, your shoes are bad (tight or, on the contrary, too big). You cannot judge by individual areas of skin whether the entire organ is frozen! Feel your leg above the joint. With frozen feet, the skin above the ankle will also be very cold. And not just on the feet. Any mother can tell a frozen leg (icy, red) from a normal cool leg. Feet that are icy and red require changing shoes or re-examining the layers under shoes.
And now, attention, the sacred truth (only to no one!): if your child’s feet are frozen, you must... WARM THEM. You returned home from a walk, found your child’s feet were icy, wrapped them in a blanket or put on warm socks, and drank hot tea. All! No problem. Isn't that great? You can pay with your life for this advice among young mothers of children from zero to three years old, because the hour is not far off when interest clubs will arise: “what ELSE do we do with cold feet.”
It’s a rare mother who will allow her child’s feet to be icy all the time. She will buy different shoes, put socks on the child, and come up with something else. A one-time cooling does not threaten anything if the child does not catch an infection on the same day, if his immune system is not weakened after some serious illness, if the mother does not shout “oh, you’re going to get sick, oh, my feet are frozen,” when giving the child valuable ideas on how to get more attention.
Many have observed how some mothers - and especially grandmothers - constantly tug at their children during walks. Others have the best intentions. Children under 3-4 years old get the most. "Are you cold? Where did you go? Go over there. Don't touch this, and don't touch this either! Don’t go down the slide, your pants will get dirty!” When a person is kept in tension, his blood rushes to the internal organs and to the brain, which allows him to concentrate faster and come up with moves to retreat. Accordingly, your hands and feet begin to freeze.
Keep your child in a good mood during a walk - don’t yell at him, don’t pull him, don’t feel him, and don’t embarrass him with questions about freezing, and he will actually freeze less.
One point should be emphasized with particular cruelty: IT IS OPTIONAL TO WEAR SOCKS! You can really send your child in boots or felt boots without socks. And your feet will be much warmer.
The feeling of warmth does not depend on the number of layers, it depends on their quality.
The need for warm socks is dictated to us by Soviet precepts. Then all the shoes were of average quality, and children without socks really froze. If you put socks on your child for a walk at temperatures above -10°C, but his feet are still cold, try without socks next time. Perhaps your foot is just sweating and getting cold.
In each article this fall, we look at newfangled items of children's clothing. Let's not ignore thermal socks. What kind of miracle socks are these? Thermal socks have different compositions depending on the needs of the buyer: cotton (for low activity), synthetic and wool (for high activity and walks in the cold), as well as mixed ones. They are worn both on the naked body and on tights. In winter, socks with merino wool are often used; this is the best option for walking in the cold. Thermal socks wick away moisture well, keeping your feet dry and warm. It is desirable that the tights also wick away moisture, that is, contain synthetics. If they are made of pure cotton, then the moisture will be absorbed, and thermal socks will not help.
Merino wool is hypoallergenic, does not pill and retains heat perfectly. The addition of synthetics allows the socks to keep their shape better and increases their durability. What are the advantages of thermal socks over socks from your grandmother: they can be worn equally under membrane shoes and regular ones, they stretch well - some last for 2-3 years of frequent wear, they do not lose their appearance (the more synthetics in the composition, the less they roll), They have cheerful colors. Well, and, of course, thermal socks with wool provide excellent warmth. Temperature range for these socks: from -10°C to -35°C.
Composition : 40% merino wool, 40% acrylic, 18% polyamide, 2% elastane.
Composition : 95/5 merino wool/lycra.
The problem being discussed today worries many women. Such representatives of the fair sex have palms and feet that remain icy even in the warmest summer weather. This phenomenon greatly worries most patients, because they have to constantly carefully insulate themselves and forget about thin stockings.
What’s most surprising is that even various tricks like heated socks and gloves cannot cope with the problem. Many doctors today are trying to find ways to combat it. We’ll talk more about this amazing phenomenon in this article.
Before you begin to deal with the problem under discussion, you should accurately determine the cause of its occurrence. Indeed, in some cases it may even be a serious disease. In this case, only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment.
Scientists have proven that thermoregulation in the body of representatives of the fair sex is weaker than in men. Therefore, we can say that nature “rewarded” the girls with cold hands and feet. But sometimes the reasons are more serious.
For example, thyroid diseases. In such cases, the amount of hormones produced by the thyroid gland is not enough for the entire body. Due to lack of energy, the entire body can freeze.
Another possible cause is vegetative-vascular dystonia. Residents of large cities are especially susceptible to this disease.
Also included in the list of reasons for constantly cold hands and feet is a lack of iron in the body or too low-calorie diet. With a lack of iron, heat is wasted too quickly and the person begins to freeze. Incorrectly designed diets lead to the same result. No matter how much you want to lose weight, you should remember that our body still needs fat.
If a child has cold hands or feet, this may indicate that he is very cold or even has a cold. In this case, additional symptoms will be fever, runny nose, cough, etc. The problem goes away along with the disease. First of all, use a thermometer to find out your body temperature.
The phenomenon under discussion also occurs in infants. If he eats well and sleeps peacefully, then there is no cause for alarm. After all, the heat exchange of babies is not at all the same as that of adults.
This situation, when at high temperatures the extremities are cold, has its own name - “white fever”. In this case, lowering body temperature can be much more difficult. Blood accumulates in the central large organs, and the limbs spasm.
Physical methods of reduction in this case will be completely ineffective. Therefore, you should take special strong antipyretic drugs as early as possible.
An often discussed phenomenon indicates that temperatures will continue to rise. As soon as it subsides, the limbs and ears will become warm and may even blush slightly.
First of all, you should find out whether the cause of the current situation is a serious illness. If this is the case, then you will need to start treating it as soon as possible. As a result, along with recovery, these unpleasant symptoms will go away.
But there are also various folk ways to solve the problem. First of all, it is physical activity. To recharge your energy and get your blood pumping, you should start every day with proper exercise. This will also affect the general condition of the body and will allow you to quietly improve your figure without much effort.
If a person does not have problems with the heart and blood vessels, then a bathhouse or sauna will help combat constantly freezing hands and feet. You can visit her about 2 times a week.
Control over nutrition is also important. Fats must be present in the diet. In addition, you should eat hot food at least once a day. It's best if it's soup or broth.
Drinking ginger tea is also beneficial. This ingredient can perfectly warm up the body and regulate blood circulation.
But cigarettes should be stopped. Each new puff leads to immediate disruption of blood circulation. As a result, both hands and feet, and all other parts of the body as a whole freeze.
It is not recommended to wear tight shoes and clothing, especially during the cold winter period. Any things that compress the skin lead to serious heat transfer disturbances.
The causes of cold feet in summer can be different. Typically, people who experience constantly freezing limbs at any time of the year stop attaching importance to it and do not experience discomfort. This attitude towards one’s own health is incorrect and even negligent. Cold feet that cannot be warmed even in a warm room can be a symptom of a serious illness. The sooner you pay attention to it, the greater the chances that you will be able to avoid unpleasant consequences. Very often, people of both sexes over the age of 40 face this problem, but there are many exceptions.
Even healthy people can have cold feet. The lower limbs are the temperature regulator of the entire body. At the same time, this is the part farthest from the heart, where it is difficult to deliver blood. It’s not for nothing that most hardening procedures are aimed specifically at them: walking barefoot on the floor, on the grass early in the morning, etc.
If a person is used to walking in warm socks all the time and wrapping up his feet, then it seems completely natural that his feet will freeze often, even in summer. The same thing happens with minor disorders of the autonomic nervous system, which are not pathological.
Very often in the summer, the feet become cold from contact with cool surfaces, when normal blood flow is disrupted, caused by an uncomfortable sitting position, for example, when tucking the legs. There's a term called "economy syndrome" that describes being in a cramped position for long periods of time, which can cause your lower extremities to become cold.
If a person has once suffered frostbite, then, although already healthy, he may suffer for a long time from the fact that his legs are cold for no reason (knees, feet and fingers).
Very often people who adhere to diets and fasting suffer from a similar problem. The reason lies in the fact that their body simply does not receive enough nutrients so that its energy is sufficient to maintain and produce heat.
Among the most common diseases that can cause cold feet even in summer are:
To determine that a person has blood flow problems, you need to look for the following symptoms:
If all of the above symptoms are present together, then it is necessary to pay attention to the vessels.
Some people are forced to sleep under a warm blanket and in socks both in winter and summer due to constantly freezing feet. It is especially difficult to endure sub-zero temperatures, which cause excruciating pain in the toes.
And even in summer, when the warm rays of the sun warm, a person’s feet get cold. What to do with such a problem? Of course, this state of affairs is cause for concern, since constantly freezing feet may be evidence of the occurrence of certain diseases.
First you need to understand why your feet are cold, whether this phenomenon is constant or happens from time to time. The structure of our body may be to blame, since in this part of the body there is a very small muscle layer that helps retain heat, and there is no subcutaneous fatty tissue. Therefore, during the cold season, feet are especially susceptible to low temperatures.
Often the reason that feet are cold is the desire to follow fashion, namely clothes that are out of season or shoes that are too narrow. In this situation, you just need to dress warmly, change your fashionable but cold shoes to warm boots - and your feet will become warm and comfortable.
But if your feet are cold in any situation, and regardless of how you dress, then perhaps the reasons are due to some problems in the body.
Constantly cold feet can be a sign of poor blood supply. This problem is most common in older people and smokers, who have slow peripheral circulation. In addition, as we age, fat tissue increases and muscle tissue decreases, causing the body's heat production to decrease.
Young people also often complain that their feet are cold. The reasons are a deterioration in the functioning of blood vessels, which may be a sign of vegetative-vascular dystonia, as well as other problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
With varicose veins, a local circulatory disorder occurs, which also causes discomfort. People with this problem experience pain when walking that does not go away even at rest.
You can often hear complaints from people who are keen on low-calorie diets that their feet are cold. The reasons are that there is a lack of certain microelements in the body. For example, iron (anemia). This condition requires immediate treatment.
Vitamin B 12 is responsible for the production and proper functioning of red blood cells, the lack of which leads to the development of this disease. At the same time, the person begins to feel tired, headaches, becomes irritable, the skin turns pale, the feet and hands are cold.
In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the body receives a sufficient amount of vitamin B12.
The feet of people with Raynaud's syndrome are constantly cold. The disease is very rare and has specific symptoms. As a result of vasospastic attacks, blood vessels narrow, which interferes with normal blood circulation. The person experiences coldness in the extremities, followed by numbness or tingling. The arms and legs become pale with a bluish tint. After an attack, the patient feels fine until the next time. The causes of Raynaud's syndrome have not yet been established, so treatment is impossible.
Also, a feeling of chilliness in the legs can be a consequence of high or low blood pressure. At rest, a healthy person has normal blood pressure, which increases with physical activity. Reduced is more common among the fairer sex.
The cause of high blood pressure is vascular obstruction. To prevent this disease, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle, avoid bad habits and watch your diet. Lack of fluid also affects blood pressure, so you need to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day.
Often, nervous tension leads to cold feet. A person may feel chills throughout the body. In this case, sedatives of plant origin or herbal remedies will help. To strengthen the nervous system, you need to play sports, walk in the fresh air, attend massage sessions, etc.
Cold feet can also be caused by hormonal imbalances, high blood sugar levels, osteochondrosis, or taking certain medications that cause vasospasm.
To find out why your feet are cold, you need to consult a doctor and undergo the necessary examinations. If no pathologies are found, you can try to improve your condition using the methods described below.
An active lifestyle, walking, cycling, morning exercises, swimming - all this helps improve blood flow.
Replenish your diet with hot liquid meals and drinks, bran, fiber, and iron-containing foods. Taking vitamin complexes will be useful.
An infusion of ginger, which should be drunk hot, perfectly improves blood circulation and helps to warm up. Instead of infusion, you can simply add a little ginger, cloves, cinnamon and lemon to your favorite tea.
Hot spices also help tone blood vessels.
A warm bath or contrast shower using essential oils improves blood circulation well. A few drops of oil should be mixed with shower gel, then apply the mixture to the body with a washcloth. After such a water procedure, you need to rub yourself thoroughly with a terry towel.
Daily massage of problem areas, preferably using warming ointments, helps improve the condition.
Do not wear too tight shoes and clothes, this interferes with normal heat exchange and blood supply to the body. You can purchase massage insoles for shoes. Walk barefoot more.
Stop smoking, do not abuse alcohol, this negatively affects the vascular systems of the body.
This method will help you warm up quickly. You need to moisten the bottom of the socks with alcohol or vodka and put them on your feet, steamed in hot water. Warm woolen socks are worn on top.
Salt baths for feet have a good effect. Dissolve 2 tbsp in hot water. l. sea salt and milk, then add rosemary oil (10-15 drops). This bath is beneficial for the skin of the feet and helps to quickly warm up.
Another effective remedy is ground red hot pepper, which should be poured into socks.
For good operation of the vessels, you can use the following product: mustard powder (2 tbsp), coarse sea salt (1 tbsp), a pod of red hot pepper cut in half should be placed in a glass container and pour 0.5 liters of vodka. The product must be infused for a week in a dark place, shaking occasionally. The readiness of the infusion can be judged by the appearance of a red tint.
Lubricate your feet with the prepared product before going to bed, after which you put on cotton socks. The duration of treatment is from two weeks to a month.
During the cold season, many people have cold feet. What to do in this case? Try, before going outside, to lubricate your feet with badger, mink or nutria fat. An extra pair of socks won't hurt.
If your feet are cold, treatment should be comprehensive. Warming procedures will only bring relief for a short time. A balanced diet, walks in the fresh air, physical exercise, and the use of various methods of strengthening blood vessels will help improve your well-being and get rid of discomfort.
Cold lower extremities are a pathology of the legs, which is easily explained and is associated with accelerated heat transfer during autumn or winter cold weather.
But if the feet begin to freeze in the summer in warm or hot weather, then this is a serious sign that pathological processes are occurring in the human body, which should be paid attention to in time.
Physiologically normal cooling of the skin of the legs can occur due to:
Often the feet begin to freeze in senile and elderly people, in infants (due to the immaturity of normal thermoregulation).
To get rid of an unpleasant manifestation, it is enough to eliminate the factor that causes it: carry out hardening measures, wear comfortable breathable clothes made of natural materials, shoes, change your body position.
Feet can freeze due to various internal pathologies (as one of the symptoms); elevated glucose levels, iron deficiency, vascular abnormalities, susceptibility to allergies, etc.
Insulin-dependent people with diabetes develop a concomitant disease - peripheral diabetic neuropathy. It is characterized by a slowdown in the movement of blood in the capillary network, as a result of which the blood vessels of the arms and legs do not receive enough heat and nutrients. In severe cases of the disease, ulcers, callous formations, microcracks and wounds develop on the soles of the feet (diabetic foot). The danger of the pathology lies in the fact that sensitivity is impaired and the person does not feel pain. As a result, there is a risk of developing gangrene and it may be necessary to amputate the affected limb.
Anemia is a decrease in the level of hemoglobin in the blood, which is responsible for providing the tissues and organs of the body with oxygen. As a result of the pathology, the passage of metabolic processes slows down, a sharp decrease in temperature in the extremities is observed, they begin to regularly freeze not only in the cold, but also in the heat.
Spasm of blood vessels, their fragility and thinness are some of the possible reasons why limbs begin to freeze. At the first appearance of a symptom, a mandatory consultation with a vascular surgeon is necessary.
The disease provokes spasms of small blood arteries and arterioles. As a result, the blood supply to the area changes, and there is a lack of nutrients and oxygen. Heat exchange is disrupted.
It develops due to obstructed movement of arterial blood caused by inflammation of the inner surface of blood vessels. The disease is accompanied by the formation of blood clots, pain when walking, tissue necrosis (as a result of lack of blood supply).
It is caused by improper functioning of the superficial and internal veins. The disease leads to a decrease in temperature in the extremities, the formation of edema associated with excess fluid accumulation in the cells, and the appearance of painful symptoms in the legs, intensifying at night, after long hikes, or increased physical activity.
The disease is caused by inadequate functioning of the venous valves, which results in increased pressure on the walls of the blood vessels. This causes disruption of blood circulation, voids form in the veins, heat transfer is disrupted, the legs become numb, cold, and begin to swell and ache.
Pathology associated with the inability to timely and adequately change the width of blood vessels under changing external environmental factors.
Affects the strength of blood flow (strengthens it or weakens it) in central or peripheral vessels.
Metabolic disorder caused by thyroid dysfunction. Characteristic signs of pathology are a feeling of fatigue, cold, apathy, decreased perceptual activity, and memory impairment. The symptoms are complemented by pale skin, brittle nails, and decreased appetite.
Coldness of the skin may be a consequence of the fact that in childhood a person suffered from severe diathesis (allergies).
Treatment with certain medications can lead to disruption of heat exchange in the legs. A similar phenomenon occurs when using beta-blockers (Atenolol, Anaprilin), drugs created on the basis of ergot.
Active heat loss occurs with urticaria and Quincke's edema due to the rapid expansion of small blood vessels.
Pathologies of the nervous system that are potential triggers for very cold feet:
At risk are:
Impaired heat exchange in the legs is observed with insufficient (irregular) or unbalanced nutrition, dehydration, chronic fatigue, fungal and parasitic infections, as well as after suffering from hypothermia and frostbite of the extremities.
Let's consider the specific provoking factors of freezing of the feet, characteristic of representatives of certain groups.
In early childhood, the thermoregulation system is not yet sufficiently formed, and therefore it does not work fully. This explains why their heels and toes are constantly cold.
The reasons why children’s feet are constantly cold, just like adults’, are:
Icy feet at 5-6 years old can signal a high body temperature.
During gestation, a large load falls on the pelvic organs. To ensure adequate nutrition and oxygen supply, blood circulation in this area increases (by reducing blood flow in the legs), and changes occur in the functioning of the thyroid gland.
In older and older people, slow blood flow and a feeling of coldness in the legs occur due to:
Excessive sweating of the feet is a sign of hyperhidrosis (a tendency to excessive sweating, which occurs more often in men).
Similar symptoms also accompany:
People with alcohol and drug addiction (with a sharp change in lifestyle) suffer from such manifestations.
Since the nature of the anomaly is different, diagnosis should be aimed at identifying all possible causes and factors causing it. To establish a reliable diagnosis, a comprehensive examination is prescribed:
The patient's initial appointment is carried out by a therapist. He gives directions for tests and prescribes the necessary instrumental examinations. Further, based on the results obtained, a consultation with a phlebologist (vascular surgeon), cardiologist, or urologist may be required.
The disease is treated by eliminating the cause that provoked its development.
If cold toes are a sign of vascular diseases, then in this case the patient is prescribed:
These drugs strengthen blood vessels, reduce their fragility, and normalize the functioning of the nervous system.
Physical techniques prevent blood stagnation in the vessels, normalize blood circulation, and promote the development and strengthening of muscles. If your feet are cold, you can perform the following set of gymnastic exercises:
Massage movements help improve blood circulation in tissues and prevent congestion. You can carry out the massage procedure yourself at home. The algorithm for its implementation includes:
To create a warming effect, it is recommended to use essential oils, ointments based on vinegar, alcohol, and vodka during the massage.
Alternative medicine knows what to do if your feet are cold. Folk recipes based on the action of natural ingredients help treat cold feet. To warm the extremities, compresses, rubbing, contrast and herbal baths are used.
Before starting treatment, be sure to establish an accurate diagnosis and consult a doctor.
To prevent a constant feeling of cold in your feet, it is recommended:
If a person’s feet are always cold, this is a symptom that requires timely identification and elimination of the causes that caused it. Ignoring such a signal can lead to serious health problems requiring long-term and complex treatment.
Parents quite often complain that their child has cold feet. You can try to understand the reasons for this phenomenon by studying some facts regarding the characteristics of heat exchange in a child’s body.
Basic principles of thermoregulation.
Despite constant fluctuations in the temperature of the environment in which a person is located, his body temperature is almost constant.
The process of heat formation constantly occurs in the human body.
It occurs as a result of the work of the liver, kidneys and muscles and, to a lesser extent, other organs.
When running and playing, heat generation increases.
However, normal life activity is possible in a small temperature range from 36 to 41 degrees.
Therefore, there is a phenomenon of heat transfer, that is, the removal of heat to the external environment.
Heat loss occurs mainly through the skin, as well as during breathing, urination, and defecation.
The central nervous system regulates the process of heat formation and release. Information about body temperature is provided by peripheral receptors located in the skin.
This type of receptor also informs about changes in temperature around a person.
Central receptors are located in the brain and spinal cord. They are sensitive to the temperature of blood, lymph, and body tissues. plays an important role in the process of thermoregulation . Thyroid hormones regulate the rate of metabolic processes and heat production.
Adrenal hormones constrict blood vessels, thereby reducing heat loss. The child's thermoregulation mechanisms are in the process of formation.
Overheating and hypothermia of a child's body can occur at ambient temperatures that do not affect an adult.
Causes of hypothermia in children's feet.
The source of energy for the body to function and maintain a constant body temperature is food. When 1 g of fat is broken down, 9.6 kcal is released, 1 g of protein is 5.2 kcal, 1 g of carbohydrates is 3.6 kcal.
Sweets and other carbohydrate-containing foods provide very little energy to meet the energy needs of a growing child.
The brain and heart are in a special position and are primarily supplied with energy obtained as a result of food processing. Very few energy-intensive chemicals enter the blood vessels of the legs, which are furthest from the heart. Metabolic processes in them deteriorate, and not enough heat is produced.
Tight shoes and clothing made of synthetic materials lead to increased heat transfer. Clothing that is too warm leads to excessive sweating and hypothermia of the entire body.
If a child is unbalanced, has frequent mood swings, is whiny, and capricious, then the adrenal glands secrete a lot of adrenaline. It narrows the lumen of blood vessels, including peripheral ones. Spasmed vessels deliver less blood and energy carriers to the legs.
Living in regions with reduced iodine content in water and food leads to a decrease in the production of thyroid hormones and a slowdown in metabolism.
The consequence of this process will be a decrease in the release of heat by the child’s body.
Constantly cold feet are a very unpleasant phenomenon, which may also be accompanied by cold sweating.
Some believe that it all comes down to the peculiarities of blood circulation, but this condition can be associated with a number of dangerous diseases.
What to do if your feet are cold, is it possible to get rid of this pathology with the help of folk remedies?
Of course, but only after establishing the reasons that became the basis for this condition.
Feet can get cold due to a violation of heat exchange, but there may be several reasons for its change:
There are also specific diseases in which the feet are constantly cold..
These include: hypothyroidism, which affects the thyroid gland, Raynaud's syndrome, which causes vasospasm, fungal infections not only of the legs, but also of internal organs. as well as heart failure.
Cold feet are also observed in the presence of parasites living in the body . Cold feet are no less common due to neurological problems (nerve damage, lumbar and sacral hernias, acute cerebrovascular accidents due to strokes).
Young children often do not like to wear socks and take them off at the first opportunity . And parents try to wrap them up warmer so that the child does not develop a cold.
However, excessive heat only harms the little person. Their blood vessels work better, blood flow is not disturbed, so children are much warmer.
If a newborn baby has cold feet, then this may be normal, because their heat exchange has not yet developed as it should.
But if at 5-7 years old a child’s feet often become cold, then this may be a sign of several diseases:
If the temperature rises above 39 degrees, you should sound the alarm; this could be a fever . In this case, it is important to reduce the temperature using natural methods and be sure to consult a doctor.
In women during pregnancy, the legs may also become cold in the early stages due to changes in hormonal levels and temporary disruptions in the thyroid gland.
An increase in estrogen levels during pregnancy can lead to temperature disturbances.
If your feet are constantly cold, this may be a consequence of VSD, which develops against the background of low resistance to stress during pregnancy. Changes in blood pressure in later stages may also be the cause.
Constant sweating and cold feet occur with diabetes and other thyroid diseases.
A similar symptom is also characteristic of blood diseases, as well as multiple sclerosis, flat feet, some infections and kidney diseases.
Sometimes your feet become cold due to sweating due to synthetic socks..
With regular use of low-quality underwear, the pathology can become chronic, and then it will have to be treated with antiperspirants and changes in diet.
If you have been able to identify the reason why your feet are cold when warm, then you should eliminate it first. If no visible diseases are detected, then a comprehensive approach to eliminating the pathology should be taken:
There are several folk methods that can be used to treat excessive freezing of the feet in men and women.
Massage is the best answer to the question of how to treat constantly cold feet . Unless, of course, there are concomitant diseases. Some products are also used in the fight against pathologies:
When used regularly, special exercises help with cold feet . If in winter your feet get cold in any shoes, then you need to improve blood circulation and eliminate the causes of its disturbance (or other factors affecting heat transfer).
To do this, you can reinforce complex measures with special exercises:
Sometimes your feet get cold because you choose the wrong shoes. Also in case of poor circulation, special attention should be paid to this issue.
In winter, feet get colder in tight shoes than in spacious shoes, since in tight shoes there are no conditions for circulation and heat generation . Spacious shoes will better retain the heat emitted by the body itself.
If your feet get very cold in winter in any shoes, you should take a certain set of measures:
And remember that you need to choose the right shoes . Feet will be less cold in a pair made of genuine leather or nubuck. There must be high-quality fur or wool inside. Additionally, you can choose a thermal insole with fur and foil.
Also, in particularly cold weather, mustard plasters can be placed between the insole and the sock; they will improve heat transfer and create additional warmth.
When choosing shoes, pay attention to the sole. For a winter pair, it should be thick enough for high-quality protection from the cold coming from the ground.
Constantly freezing feet is not only a feature of the body, but also a possible manifestation of various diseases. If the pathology causes significant discomfort, you need not only to apply traditional methods and rules for choosing shoes, but also to visit doctors to identify the cause of this condition.