Why do some people feel more cold

The cold hurts more

Some people feel more cold than others. Many people feel this naturally. However, internal medicine consultant Dr. says that this can also be due to some medical condition.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

If there is body pain along with cold, weakness is increasing and swelling is occurring anywhere in the body, then it means that the body is unable to bear the cold. If this happens, then there is a need to visit a doctor. When the body is unable to bear the cold, many such symptoms can be seen. 

These diseases can occur

Dr.says that sometimes one starts feeling more cold due to some diseases. In such a situation, it is important to avoid cold, but it is also important to find out the disease that is causing it and get it treated.

These medical conditions cause excessive cold

If someone feels very cold, his treatment will largely depend on its cause.

Blood Vessel Problems: If someone is prone to cold due to blood vessel disorder and he smokes, then quitting smoking will help deal with this problem to a great extent.

Thyroid Disorder: If someone constantly feels cold, it can also be due to thyroid disorder. Mostly this condition is caused by hypothyroidism. This means that not enough hormones are being released from the thyroid gland. In such a case, one should consult a doctor and get it treated.

Nutrition deficiency: Some people feel more cold due to nutrition deficiency. To find this out, you can get a blood test done with the help of a doctor. If the doctor finds a deficiency of any nutrient, he can advise taking supplements or can advise to include fruits and vegetables rich in those nutrients in the diet.

Iron and Vitamin B-12 deficiency: If a nutrient deficiency is making you feel more cold, then in most cases it is due to Vitamin B-12 deficiency or Iron deficiency. In such a case, the doctor may advise taking Vitamin B-12 and Iron supplements. He may ask you to include foods that fulfill these needs in your diet.

Diabetes: If someone has diabetes, they are more susceptible to cold than others. In such a case, the doctor can prescribe medicines to control blood sugar levels and manage complications such as kidney damage.

Common questions and answers about feeling very cold

What does it mean to sweat with chills?

Usually we sweat when we feel hot. Sweating helps the body to cool down or normalize its temperature. If feeling cold and sweating are happening simultaneously, then it can be a sign of some health problem or mental problem. This mostly happens when our brain turns on flight or fight mode. The reason for this can be these conditions–

What does it mean if one feels cold during pregnancy?

Most women feel hot during pregnancy. Especially in the early stages, one feels very hot and sweats. If someone is feeling cold, it may be because they are not getting enough calories from food. When a woman is pregnant, her body needs an additional 340 calories per day in the second trimester and an additional 450 calories per day in the third trimester.

Feeling cold during pregnancy can be due to the following reasons:

What should one do if one is suffering from severe cold but test results do not reveal any disease?

If someone feels more cold than others and after examination the doctor tells that no medical condition is responsible for it, then they should try to keep themselves warm.

Dr. says that one reason for feeling too cold can be that someone has an underlying health condition like diabetes or hypothyroidism. This means that you are not sick, but are on the verge of illness. That is why you are feeling cold without any reason. In such a situation, there is a need to be more careful by talking to the doctor about other symptoms.

 What is the reason for feeling very tired along with cold?

If you feel very tired along with cold, then it can be a sign of anemia, anorexia (a disorder in which one becomes obsessed with losing weight) and nutrition deficiency health condition. In such a situation, consult a doctor and take necessary medicines and improve your lifestyle.