Why do women have hot hands and cold feet?

When winter comes, many women are very distressed because they always feel hot hands and cold feet, even when wearing thick socks. But why do women have hot hands and cold feet? There are several aspects to consider when this happens. One is that it is caused by changes in the woman's own hormones. Another is iron deficiency, which is anemia. Another is that the heart function begins to decline.

1. Reasons why women have hot hands and cold feet

1. Caused by changes in women's hormones. Certain hormonal changes caused by women's menstrual period and childbirth can lead to constriction of subcutaneous blood vessels and a decrease in blood flow, which in turn causes cold hands and feet.

2. Iron deficiency. Studies have shown that people with low tolerance to cold have insufficient iron in their blood and are often accompanied by decreased plasma thyroid hormone. Iron deficiency in women is mainly caused by menstruation. When iron is deficient, the body has less hemoglobin, which affects the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, leading to impaired tissue energy metabolism and insufficient heat generation, so the body will feel cold.

3. Decreased heart function. Cold hands and feet are closely related to heart function, because blood is sent by the heart, carrying oxygen to all parts of the body. Only after sugar is oxidized can heat energy be generated, and hands and feet will be warm. Once the heart function declines, it will affect blood circulation and cause cold hands and feet. For example, a weak heart can lead to a significant reduction in blood supply to the extremities of the body, causing the extremities to cool down.

4. Vascular disease. Some vascular diseases, such as Raynaud's disease and Takayasu arteritis, which are common in young women, and thromboangiitis obliterans, which is more common in middle-aged men, can affect the blood supply to the extremities of the human body.

2. How to treat fear of cold

1. Do more exercise. Getting your body moving helps speed up metabolism and blood circulation. Simple movements such as climbing stairs, jumping on the spot, etc. can help speed up the release of body heat.

2. Diet adjustment. Do not eat partial food, eat on time, and have a balanced diet, so that the body has enough fuel to generate heat and maintain normal body temperature

3. Keep warm. When the weather is cold, put on more clothes and cover yourself with a blanket when you sleep. Women should pay special attention to keeping their feet warm, because cold air can easily invade through the feet. The feet are farthest from the heart, have less blood supply, and have a thinner fat layer, making them more susceptible to cold stimulation.