Why are your feet cold: traditional methods of treatment and useful tips

Chilliness

Atherosclerosis

Diabetes

Iron deficiency

12990 November 17

IMPORTANT!

The information in this section cannot be used for self-diagnosis and self-treatment.
In case of pain or other exacerbation of the disease, diagnostic tests should be prescribed only by the attending physician. To make a diagnosis and properly prescribe treatment, you should contact your doctor. Chilliness: causes of occurrence, what diseases it occurs with, diagnosis and treatment methods.

Definition

Chilliness is an unpleasant feeling of cold that causes significant discomfort in everyday life. Those who feel chilly avoid drafts and open windows, and constantly wrap themselves in warm clothes, despite the relatively high temperature outside and indoors. Most people do not attach importance to this, believing that they simply have increased sensitivity to cold.

However, a thorough examination can often reveal certain pathological processes in the body, the symptom of which is chilliness.

Elderly people, smokers, hypotensive patients, patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as patients with lipid (fat) metabolism disorders, high blood viscosity and chronic kidney disease often complain of chilliness.

Types of chilliness

1. Chilliness in cardiovascular diseases.
2. Chilliness due to endocrinopathies.
3. Chilliness due to neurological disorders.
4. Chilliness of another etiology.

Possible causes of chilliness
Most often, a feeling of chilliness appears when the functioning of the cardiovascular system is disrupted.

Various mechanisms of the pathological process are possible here, but they all lead to the same end result - the delivery of arterial blood, saturated with oxygen and nutrients, to peripheral tissues is disrupted. Among the diseases leading to chilliness, the group of diseases of the arteries of the lower extremities comes first. They are characterized by gradual pathological narrowing of the arteries and chronic ischemia (insufficient blood supply) of the tissues of the lower extremities.

Diseases, one of the symptoms of which is chilliness.

• Atherosclerosis of the arteries
  is the most common cause of the development of diseases of the arteries of the lower extremities and other vessels of the body. With atherosclerosis, the metabolic processes of proteins and fats in the body are disrupted, the vascular wall is damaged, the protein-cholesterol complex accumulates in its endothelial layer and atherosclerotic plaques are formed. Subsequently, the damaged vessel grows with connective tissue. The arteries become stiff (stiff). Conditions arise for disruption of local blood flow and the appearance of a feeling of chilliness.
• Diseases caused by degenerative lesions of the arterial bed
  often cause the appearance of vascular aneurysms. Vascular aneurysms are areas of abnormal expansion of veins and arteries. They develop as a result of weakening of the walls of blood vessels and represent their bulging, in the cavity of which a blood clot forms.

The process of thrombus formation leads to disruption of local blood circulation and, as a consequence, to disruption of nutrition and oxygenation of tissues. All this may be the cause of chilliness, which is one of the first symptoms of the disease.
Later, pain develops, trophic ulcers appear, and in severe cases, the aneurysm may rupture with the development of severe bleeding.
• Systemic vasculitis
  is the cause of multiple autoimmune vascular lesions throughout the body. One of the systemic vasculitis is thromboangiitis obliterans, or Buerger's disease, characterized by acute inflammation and thrombosis of arteries and veins. Often found in male smokers.
• Diabetes
  – an endocrine disease in which the balance of glucose delivery and its use in the body is disrupted.

  With high levels of glucose in the blood, damage to the vascular wall occurs and the functioning of intracellular systems is disrupted.

All of these pathologies lead to chronic arterial insufficiency.
A blockage of the main artery occurs, and the entire volume of blood is redistributed to other vessels, which cannot always cope with the load. When the pressure in the vessels decreases due to the narrowing of their lumen, the process of blood microcirculation in the tissues changes. This leads to local disruption of metabolism and heat transfer. Chronic heart failure

- a common cause of feeling chilly, especially in old age.

In chronic heart failure, the pumping function of the heart is impaired and cardiac output decreases.

As a result, the movement of arterial blood through the vascular bed and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues are reduced.

Hypothyroidism

. With hypothyroidism, there is a slowdown in basal metabolism, fluid retention, and an increase in the volume of adipose tissue, which leads to insufficiency of peripheral blood flow, disruption of thermoregulation and tissue nutrition. These processes explain the constant feeling of chilliness.

People suffering from hypothyroidism often have a low body temperature due to a slow metabolism.
The menopausal period
may be accompanied by a feeling of chilliness, alternating with hot flashes against the background of a decrease in estrogen levels.

Anemia

. Iron plays an important role in providing tissues with oxygen. With iron deficiency, disruptions in thermoregulation occur, resulting in a person feeling cold all the time.

Chilliness can be a symptom of a neurological disease or a consequence of traumatic brain injury or some mental disorders.
Which doctors should you contact if you feel chilly?
If you regularly feel chilly, you should seek advice from. After the examination, the doctor will prescribe the necessary set of laboratory and instrumental examinations. A consultation with a rheumatologist may also be required.

Diagnosis and examinations for chilliness

To make a diagnosis of a disease that causes a feeling of chilliness, the following tests may be required:

• hormonal blood test: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin, testosterone, estradiol, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH);

Traditional methods of treatment

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If your feet are cold, you can use proven methods to improve your well-being:

Baths

If your feet are cold, you can take salt baths. To prepare, you need to dissolve 2 tablespoons in a liter of hot water. salt (it’s better to take sea salt), add rosemary, cinnamon or clove oil (10 drops). To dissolve the oil, you will also need to add 2 tbsp. milk. Place your feet in the prepared solution and sit for 10-15 minutes. Your feet will relax and warm up quickly.

Mustard

Add powder to a bowl of water at the rate of 1 tbsp. per 1 liter of liquid. Mix well. Place your feet in the container and wait about 30 minutes. The water should not be very hot, but at a tolerable temperature. After the time has passed, wipe your feet dry and put on woolen socks.

Vinegar

You should first warm up your feet. Give a massage, the movements should be stroking, kneading. 2-3 minutes is enough. Then rub apple cider vinegar on your feet to absorb it. Put on your socks. It is better to do this before bed to enhance the effect of the product. Vinegar helps dilate blood vessels. It can be replaced with vodka, alcohol or triple cologne, the effect will be similar.

Red pepper

Add 2 tsp to 200 g of alcohol. dry powder. Place in a dark place for 10 days. Strain the prepared tincture and rub your feet every day (better before going to bed). To prevent an allergic reaction to pepper, you must first treat a small area of ​​skin with the resulting composition. If after 10 minutes there is no burning sensation, the tincture can be used.

Onion

Chop 5-7 onions. Place them in a bowl and add a little vegetable oil of your choice. Place your feet in the basin and start kneading the onion pulp with your feet. This must be done for 20 minutes. Then wash your feet thoroughly, moisten your hands with oil and massage your feet. This manipulation will “accelerate” blood circulation and relieve fatigue in the legs. It is enough to do it several times a week.

Sophora

To prepare the tincture, you need to take 50 g of fruits or flowers, pour 500 ml of alcohol (vodka) over them. Leave for 2 weeks. Strain and take 1 tsp. three times a day. Treatment will be long-term; it will take at least 2-3 months to eliminate symptoms.

mistletoe

Dry crushed leaves (1 tsp) pour 1 tbsp. boiling water Leave for 40 minutes (it is better to use a thermos for infusion). Take 2 tbsp. before meals for 3-4 months.

Vitamin compositions

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You can solve the problem of cold feet with the help of vitamin mixtures. Here are some of the most effective formulations:

1. Take 300 g of garlic and onion, 3 lemons (they should be with peel, but without seeds). Grind the prepared products using a meat grinder or a blender. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly, transfer it to a sterile jar and cover with gauze. Take 1 tbsp in the morning immediately after sleep and on an empty stomach. The medicinal composition is enough for 3 weeks. Then you can take a break for 1 week and again prepare a useful medicine.
2. You can improve your condition and start blood circulation by taking a honey-vegetable mixture. To prepare it you will need: 250 ml of juice from fresh vegetables (carrots, beets, horseradish), lemon juice, 250 ml of honey. Mix all ingredients and use 2 tbsp. in the morning, before meals. The mixture must be stored in the refrigerator.

Warming cream

In order to quickly warm your feet, you can make a special composition. Take baby cream or Vaseline, add red pepper (extract), camphor oil and rosemary essential oil. Before treatment, feet must first be washed and patted with a towel.

Useful tips

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You can get rid of the symptom of cold feet using simple methods that can be performed at home. So what can you do:

1. Take every opportunity and go barefoot more often. At home - on a massage mat, on the beach - on pebbles, in the park - on grass. Constant impact on your feet will help warm them up.
2. Try to sit less, move, warm up, do squats, squeeze and unclench your feet. Do not let blood stagnate in the lower extremities.
3. Every morning, after waking up, massage your feet. Rub your feet first, and then each toe separately. You can also purchase a special massager, with which you can provide targeted effects and your feet will stop freezing.
4. Contrast baths help improve blood circulation in the lower extremities. Prepare two containers: 1 – with hot, 2 – with cold water. First, put your feet in 1 basin, hold for 5 minutes, then in 2. The time of exposure of the feet to cold water should be less, 1 minute is enough. If the hot water has already cooled down, it should be heated. Repeat this approach 3-4 times. The last container into which your feet will be placed must be filled with hot water, otherwise you will not be able to warm up.

Using this comprehensive approach, you can speed up the blood in your legs and get rid of the feeling of cold. Take care of your well-being and be healthy!

Foot warmer Beurer FWM 45

The electric foot warmer Beurer FWM 45 not only warms you up during the cold season, but also provides massage, with 2 modes to choose from. The device has other advantages:

• Durable inner lining with plush, pleasant to the touch;
• The upper part is made of hypoallergenic material;
• If desired, you can choose one of two heating levels;
• Economical energy consumption.

A heating pad will help you avoid colds, even if you are very cold and there is no heating in the house yet.

Electric heating pad Beurer HK 63 Rheumatherm

The Beurer HK 63 Rheumatherm is universal and can be used as a heating pad for the feet or any other part of the body. Its peculiarity is the ability to combine heating, preventive action to protect against diseases and magnetic therapy. The heating pad contains magnets that create a special field that helps get rid of headaches and dizziness, improve immunity and activate blood circulation.

Why do the feet of a healthy person freeze when warm?

A person with normal health may have cold and numb feet when warm for several reasons:

• due to the habit of wearing warm clothes, even if it is warm;
• after frostbite;
• as a result of deviations in the activity of the autonomic nervous system;
• from sitting for a long time with legs tucked under;
• during fasting, strict diet.

to harden your body from an early age . At home it is enough to wear thin socks, but in cold weather warmer socks and slippers will come in handy. Walking barefoot is beneficial . This must be done as a special procedure, performing it in a certain place (walking on sand, grass, earth) for a limited time. The bones of the phalanges of the toes are very thin. In cramped apartments there is a risk of tripping over thresholds, furniture and hitting or even breaking fragile finger bones. Socks and slippers will protect your feet from such troubles.

How to get rid of chills?

If chills are caused by the penetration of a viral infection into the body, then it is necessary to devote all efforts to treating the disease. Adhere to the treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor and follow all his recommendations. Bed rest in combination with taking pharmaceuticals, including antipyretics, gargling and drinking plenty of fluids will help get rid of all manifestations of the disease in a matter of days.

How to get rid of chills caused by any endocrine diseases? To do this, you need to see a doctor, undergo an examination and begin treatment for identified problems in the body under the strict guidance of a specialist. In our private clinic in Ryazan, the best endocrinologists of the city, as well as doctors of other specialties, see patients every day. The diagnostic department of ON CLINIC in Ryazan is equipped with the latest medical technology. Our examination will not take much time and will allow you to learn everything about how your body works!

If the cause of chills is being under stress or being very excited in anticipation of some event, then drinking hot tea, preferably herbal tea with lemon balm or chamomile, will help you relax, calm down and warm up. In addition, you can take a mild sedative, such as valerian. But do not overuse medications - consult a doctor and get examined! Based on its results, the doctor will prescribe you effective treatment.

Be that as it may, constant chills are not just a feature of the body, but rather a symptom that something is wrong in its functioning. Make an appointment with us, and our qualified specialists will be able to identify the cause of chills and eliminate it!

Foot warmer with shiatsu massage Beurer FWM 50

The Beurer FWM 50 electric foot heating pad can not only warm your feet, but also restore energy. A special shiatsu massage function makes it possible to completely relax, immerse yourself in pleasant warmth, and working on active points on the feet has a beneficial effect on the entire body. For safety of use, an auto-shutdown mode is provided: after half an hour of operation, the device will turn off itself.

Heating pad Beurer HK 125 Cozy XXL

The electric heating pad Beurer HK 125 Cozy XXL warms you up in cold weather, gives you a lot of pleasant sensations and helps get rid of fatigue. After a long day of work, turn on one of the 6 heating modes, and the tension in your muscles will immediately begin to go away, and your legs will feel pleasantly warm.

This model is convenient to use when you watch TV or read a book; it can be placed on the floor or on the sofa. The modern push-button system makes operation simple and convenient. Even if you fall asleep or forget that you turned on the heating pad, it will automatically turn off after 90 minutes. Shutdown will occur even at the slightest malfunction.