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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Cold sensitivity | |||
| synonyms = Cold intolerance | |||
| field = [[Rheumatology]], [[Endocrinology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Discomfort]] or [[pain]] in response to cold temperatures | |||
| complications = [[Raynaud's phenomenon]], [[Frostbite]] | |||
| onset = Varies | |||
| duration = Can be chronic | |||
| causes = [[Hypothyroidism]], [[Anemia]], [[Raynaud's disease]], [[Peripheral neuropathy]], [[Anorexia nervosa]], [[Hypothermia]] | |||
| risks = [[Exposure to cold environments]], [[Autoimmune disorders]], [[Metabolic disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical evaluation]], [[Blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Hypothyroidism]], [[Anemia]], [[Raynaud's phenomenon]] | |||
| treatment = [[Warm clothing]], [[Medications]] for underlying conditions | |||
| medication = [[Levothyroxine]] for hypothyroidism, [[Calcium channel blockers]] for Raynaud's | |||
| frequency = Common in individuals with underlying conditions | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause | |||
}} | |||
'''Cold sensitivity''' is a condition where individuals experience discomfort or pain when exposed to cold temperatures. This can be a symptom of a variety of medical conditions, including [[Raynaud's disease]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[fibromyalgia]]. | '''Cold sensitivity''' is a condition where individuals experience discomfort or pain when exposed to cold temperatures. This can be a symptom of a variety of medical conditions, including [[Raynaud's disease]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[fibromyalgia]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Cold sensitivity can be caused by a variety of conditions. Some of the most common include: | Cold sensitivity can be caused by a variety of conditions. Some of the most common include: | ||
* [[Raynaud's disease]]: This condition causes small blood vessels to narrow when exposed to cold temperatures or stress, leading to cold sensitivity. | * [[Raynaud's disease]]: This condition causes small blood vessels to narrow when exposed to cold temperatures or stress, leading to cold sensitivity. | ||
* [[Hypothyroidism]]: The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolism, including heat production. When it's underactive, individuals may feel more sensitive to cold. | * [[Hypothyroidism]]: The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolism, including heat production. When it's underactive, individuals may feel more sensitive to cold. | ||
* [[Fibromyalgia]]: This chronic condition causes widespread pain and tenderness, and can also lead to sensitivity to cold. | * [[Fibromyalgia]]: This chronic condition causes widespread pain and tenderness, and can also lead to sensitivity to cold. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of cold sensitivity can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include: | Symptoms of cold sensitivity can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include: | ||
* Feeling cold when others do not | * Feeling cold when others do not | ||
* Pain or discomfort when exposed to cold | * Pain or discomfort when exposed to cold | ||
* Changes in skin color when exposed to cold | * Changes in skin color when exposed to cold | ||
* Numbness or tingling in the affected area | * Numbness or tingling in the affected area | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for cold sensitivity will depend on the underlying cause. For example, treatment for Raynaud's disease may include avoiding cold temperatures and stress, while treatment for hypothyroidism may involve hormone replacement therapy. | Treatment for cold sensitivity will depend on the underlying cause. For example, treatment for Raynaud's disease may include avoiding cold temperatures and stress, while treatment for hypothyroidism may involve hormone replacement therapy. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Raynaud's disease]] | * [[Raynaud's disease]] | ||
* [[Hypothyroidism]] | * [[Hypothyroidism]] | ||
* [[Fibromyalgia]] | * [[Fibromyalgia]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms]] | [[Category:Symptoms]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 3 April 2025
| Cold sensitivity | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Cold intolerance |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Discomfort or pain in response to cold temperatures |
| Complications | Raynaud's phenomenon, Frostbite |
| Onset | Varies |
| Duration | Can be chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Hypothyroidism, Anemia, Raynaud's disease, Peripheral neuropathy, Anorexia nervosa, Hypothermia |
| Risks | Exposure to cold environments, Autoimmune disorders, Metabolic disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation, Blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Hypothyroidism, Anemia, Raynaud's phenomenon |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Warm clothing, Medications for underlying conditions |
| Medication | Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, Calcium channel blockers for Raynaud's |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying cause |
| Frequency | Common in individuals with underlying conditions |
| Deaths | N/A |
Cold sensitivity is a condition where individuals experience discomfort or pain when exposed to cold temperatures. This can be a symptom of a variety of medical conditions, including Raynaud's disease, hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia.
Causes[edit]
Cold sensitivity can be caused by a variety of conditions. Some of the most common include:
- Raynaud's disease: This condition causes small blood vessels to narrow when exposed to cold temperatures or stress, leading to cold sensitivity.
- Hypothyroidism: The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolism, including heat production. When it's underactive, individuals may feel more sensitive to cold.
- Fibromyalgia: This chronic condition causes widespread pain and tenderness, and can also lead to sensitivity to cold.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of cold sensitivity can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include:
- Feeling cold when others do not
- Pain or discomfort when exposed to cold
- Changes in skin color when exposed to cold
- Numbness or tingling in the affected area
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for cold sensitivity will depend on the underlying cause. For example, treatment for Raynaud's disease may include avoiding cold temperatures and stress, while treatment for hypothyroidism may involve hormone replacement therapy.
