Cold sensitivity

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Cold sensitivity
Symptoms weakness, feeling extremely cold, cold hands and feet, shakiness
Differential diagnosis hypothyroidism, anemia, fibromyalgia or vasoconstriction

Cold sensitivity or cold intolerance is unusual discomfort felt by some people when in a cool environment. [1]

Cold sensitivity may be a symptom of hypothyroidism, anemia, low body weight, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, fevers, fibromyalgia or vasoconstriction. [2] There may also be differences in people in the expression of uncoupling proteins, thus affecting their amount of thermogenesis. Psychology may also play a factor in perceived temperature. [3]

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References

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  2. Crain, Esther; Wade, Grace (November 22, 2021). "Why Am I Always Cold? 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Shivering". Health.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  3. "An icy stare really does make people feel cold" Archived 2008-09-28 at the Wayback Machine , New Scientist, 27 Sept. 2008, p. 17.