If you sometimes feel cold hands and feet, there is no need to worry, many people feel this condition.... If coldness occurs frequently in the hands and feet and is accompanied by a change in skin color, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment.... Such conditions may have underlying reasons. In general, our bodies are designed to adjust to any situation.... When it's cold, the body maintains blood flow to vital organs to keep them warm. When the amount of blood flow in your hands and feet changes, you feel cold. The blood vessels in your hands and feet constrict when they are cold to prevent heat loss. People who are always in cold temperatures Some people are in a cold environment due to their working and living conditions.. For example, they work in the meat packing area in the freezer and such jobs, such people need more protective clothing to keep themselves warm. These people only experience such a state because of their job, and to prevent frostbite, they must wear appropriate clothes... People who are in a very cold environment are at risk of frostbite or permanent damage to their hands and feet. Investigating the causes of cold hands and feet Many factors contribute to cold hands and feet. The most common reasons that can contribute to this condition are related to poor blood circulation or nerve damage in the hands and feet. In the following, we will mention some possible reasons: ### Anemia Anemia is a condition in which the number of healthy and properly functioning red blood cells is lower than normal... This condition usually occurs due to iron deficiency. When you have an iron deficiency, the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin to carry oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body, and you end up with cold hands and feet. #### therapeutic solution A blood test will show if your blood has low iron levels.... Consuming more iron-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, as well as iron supplements can help with this problem. ### arterial disease When the arteries are narrow or not working properly, blood flow to the legs is reduced....Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects only one-third of people over 50 with diabetes. This complication usually leads to the damage of the arterial wall of the lower limbs and the accumulation of plaque on the walls of the vessels and finally their narrowing. Symptoms of this complication include the following: - Feeling pain in the leg during exercise Numbness or tingling in the legs - Creation of wounds on legs and slow healing process ### Diabetes Insufficient blood circulation is one of the symptoms of diabetes and leads to cold hands and feet. In addition, it increases the risk of heart disease and narrowing of the arteries, both of which may lead to cold hands and feet. Nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy, especially in the legs, is one of the complications of diabetes.... Such conditions occur due to high blood sugar levels over a long period of time.... Tingling in the legs or hands is one of its important symptoms. Read more: Causes of facial tingling #### Treatment solutions You need to keep your blood levels close to normal and also stable... Also, if you have nerve damage, you need to pay attention to your feet so that there are no wounds that you don't feel and eventually get infected. ### hypothyroidism In this disease, as its name suggests, the thyroid becomes underactive and the thyroid hormone does not produce enough to maintain the body's metabolic function.... This disease is more common in women and is more common in people over 60 years old. Feeling cold is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Other symptoms of this disease include dry skin, thinning hair, depression, joint pain and stiffness, and fatigue. #### What is the treatment solution?.. The doctor will know with the help of blood test whether you have this disease or not... The main treatment is the use of hormonal supplements that you must take on a daily basis. ### Raynaud's syndrome This disease causes the fingers or sometimes other parts of the body to feel cold or numb... This condition occurs after the narrowing of the artery in the hand or foot, which ultimately prevents blood circulation. Raynaud's may cause your fingers to turn blue, red, or white. When you have normal circulation, you may feel symptoms such as tingling, swelling, or throbbing in your hands. Raynaud's occurs following stress or cold temperatures... The underlying causes of this condition are not fully understood. #### Treatment solutions To treat this disease, you will be prescribed drugs that help improve blood circulation and dilate blood vessels...but most people do not need any treatment. ### Vitamin B12 deficiency Deficiency of this vitamin causes neurological symptoms such as cold hands and feet or numbness and tingling. This vitamin is naturally present in dairy products and meat and is very important for maintaining the health of red blood cells. The body does not make vitamin B12. Therefore, you should eat foods that can get this vitamin. Other symptoms of this vitamin deficiency are as follows: - movement and balance problems - Anemia - paleness of the skin - shortness of breath - fatigue - oral ulcer - cognitive problems #### Treatment solutions With a blood test, you can find out the lack of this vitamin in the body... Treatment solutions can include oral supplements, vitamin injections, and changes in diet. ### Smoking Cigarettes damage blood vessels throughout the body, which narrows the vessels after smoking and leads to cold hands and feet. Over time, smoking damages the heart's blood vessels and makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. This condition mostly affects the legs.