Why Are My Hands Always Cold?
April 19, 2022
If your hands are continually cold, it could be for a number of reasons. Anemia, hypothyroidism, circulatory conditions, Raynaud's syndrome and diabetes, are just some of the conditions that can cause this issue.
According to Ernestine A. Wright, M.D., FACP, a primary care physician with Mercy Personal Physicians Downtown in Baltimore, doctors can help treat the underlying conditions when someone complains of chronically cold hands.
"There are certain things you can do to try to keep your hands warm by wearing gloves or mittens, and try to avoid areas, like an air-conditioned building or colder areas in the grocery store. And we know that stress can play a role. For example, Raynaud's brings on an attack of your arteries going into spasm," said Dr. Wright.
Dr. Wright suggests sharing this information with your doctor, who can perform tests to help diagnose the problem.
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Founded in 1874 in Downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a 183-licensed bed, acute care, university-affiliated teaching hospital. Mercy has been recognized as a high-performing Maryland hospital (U.S. News & World Report); has achieved an overall 5-Star quality, safety, and patient experience rating (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services); is A-rated for Hospital Safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade); and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet™ hospital. Mercy Health Services is a not-for-profit health system and the parent company of Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Personal Physicians.
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