Cold Feet
There is a wide range of causes for cold feet. Cold feet can result from underlying medical conditions that cause poor blood flow to the feet, such as peripheral vascular disease (blockage or narrowing of arteries), Raynaud’s phenomenon, and heart diseases. Some medications can also cause constriction of the arteries or decrease arterial pressure which leads to less blood flowing to the feet.
Hormonal abnormalities, such as hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, nerve disorder, and autoimmune disorders can all cause cold feet. To accurately diagnose the cause of cold feet, detailed history, and physical examination are required by a foot and ankle specialist.
There is a wide range of causes for cold feet. Cold feet can result from underlying medical conditions that cause poor blood flow to the feet, such as peripheral vascular disease (blockage or narrowing of arteries), Raynaud’s phenomenon, and heart diseases. Some medications can also cause constriction of the arteries or decrease arterial pressure which leads to less blood flowing to the feet.
Hormonal abnormalities, such as hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, nerve disorder, and autoimmune disorders can all cause cold feet. To accurately diagnose the cause of cold feet, detailed history, and physical examination are required by a foot and ankle specialist.