Cold Hands and Feet

There are several reasons why your hands and feet can have a cold condition. Some of the main reasons are:

1. Hypothyroidism can lower the thyroid hormone density in your body, causing your metabolic rate to go down. When this happens, your body temperature can also go down
2. The autonomic nervous system doesn’t function properly and as a result, your capillaries get contracted and blood circulation is less than ideal
3. If your nerves or blood vessels are pressed, especially due to spinal herniated disks, the hands and feet that are controlled by the nerves can have a cold or tingling sensation
4. Diabetes or arteriosclerosis (i.e. the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries) can prevent smooth blood circulation to your hands, feet, and peripheral blood vessels

Cold hands and feet can cause:

• Hands/feet numbness
• Tingling sensation of hands/feet
• Restless hands/feet sensation

If you have cold feet and low-back pain, you might want to meet with your doctor to eliminate the possibility of spinal stenosis. Cervical herniated disk or carpal tunnel syndrome can also cause cold hands/feet symptoms. It is strongly recommended that you receive treatment for cold hands/feet symptoms due to spinal stenosis, cervical herniated disks, or carpal tunnel syndromes as early as possible to prevent serious damage to your body.