What causes cold feet in winter?
Disease description:
As soon as winter arrives, my hands and feet feel very cold to the touch. I don't know why. Doctor, what causes cold feet in winter?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The main reasons for cold feet in winter are as follows:
1. Insufficient warmth: Wearing too little clothing, especially in cold winters, and failing to adequately keep the feet warm can easily lead to heat loss and result in cold feet.
2. Lack of exercise: Due to low temperatures in winter, insufficient physical activity—particularly prolonged sitting without movement—can impair blood circulation, slowing the flow of blood to the feet and causing them to feel cold.
3. Insufficient body yang energy: A constitution with deficient yang or insufficient internal yang energy fails to properly warm the extremities. Combined with cold winter temperatures, the feet become more susceptible to cold.
4. Poor blood circulation: In cold environments, the body automatically constricts blood vessels to conserve heat, which slows blood flow. This effect is particularly noticeable in the extremities, such as the feet, making them prone to feeling cold.
