What Causes Feeling Cold?
Feeling cold can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'worrying' to 'life-threatening'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose feeling cold, we could:
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- Use a diagnostic computer system.
Step 1: List all Possible Causes
We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "feeling cold" as a symptom. Here are eight of many possibilities (more below):
- Anemia
- Chronic Infection
- Mercury Toxicity
- Vitamin B-Complex Need
- Panic Attacks
- Tuberculosis
- Anxiety
- Diabetes II
Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist
We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:
being easily irritated
heavily coated tongue
high diastolic blood pressure
loss of appetite
slight abdominal distension
pale fingernails
moderate cold water fish consumption
moderate unexplained weight gain
coffee consumption
severe nail biting
significant history of cysts
deep chest pain
being easily irritated heavily coated tongue high diastolic blood pressure loss of appetite slight abdominal distension pale fingernails moderate cold water fish consumption moderate unexplained weight gain coffee consumption severe nail biting significant history of cysts deep chest pain... and more than 100 others
Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause
A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of feeling cold:
| Cause | Probability | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Toxicity | 92% | Confirm |
| Diabetes II | 26% | Unlikely |
| Panic Attacks | 24% | Unlikely |
| Vitamin B-Complex Need | 5% | Ruled out |
| Chronic Infection | 1% | Ruled out |
| Anxiety | 1% | Ruled out |
| Anemia | 0% | Ruled out |
| Tuberculosis | 0% | Ruled out |
* This is a simple example to illustrate the process
Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis
The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.
In the Metabolic Symptoms section of the questionnaire, The Analyst™ will ask the following question about feeling cold for no reason:
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How often do you feel cold for no apparent reason? This question refers to your whole body, not just hands and feet.
Possible responses:
→ Don't know / hands and feet only→ Never / less than once a year → Occasionally - several times a year → Regularly - several times a month → Often/always |
(Prescription) Drug Side-Effects
Certain medications – such as those prescribed for hypertension, angina, or migraine – can cause feelings of being cold because beta blockers may reduce the circulation in the extremities while increasing blood circulation to the heart.
Anorexia / Starvation Tendency
Underweight people often feel cold due to having less fat and muscle mass. Body fat acts as insulation to keep the body warm; muscle activity generates heat.
Diabetes Type II
The coldness caused by diabetic hypoglycemia is usually accompanied by weakness and, in severe cases, disorientation and fainting.
Underconsumption
As a result of fasting, skipping meals or eating too little, the body will try to conserve energy by producing less body heat, thus reducing your body temperature.
Vitamin B-Complex Requirement
Vitamin B-complex deficiency is known to cause feelings of internal coldness as your core body temperature dips.
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Last updated: Jul 13, 2024