Khaberni - Professor Vera Larina, head of the Department of Therapeutic Medicine at Pirogov Medical University, mentioned that cold feet could be an indicator of vascular problems or anemia.
Professor Larina confirmed that persistent cold feet could be a sign of various health issues, including hypothermia, arteriosclerosis, metabolic disorders, and anemia.
She explained that hypothermia is the primary cause, noting that it leads to localized circulatory disorders, accompanied by mild vasospasm and a weak immune system, with increased effects in cases of prolonged emotional stress, poor nutrition, sleep disorders, and the presence of chronic diseases.
The second cause is arteriosclerosis, which causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the lower limbs and slow blood flow, increasing the sensation of coldness in the feet.
Professor Larina added that individuals with cardiovascular diseases, lipid metabolism disorders, and diabetes patients, especially the elderly, are more susceptible to this problem. She pointed out that diabetes can damage the small blood vessels (capillary network), which impedes blood flow to the extremities. Certain endocrine diseases can also lead to metabolic disorders, affecting the body's ability to exchange heat and deliver energy to cells, thus increasing sensitivity to cold.
She also mentioned that low hemoglobin levels and oxygen deficiency in the tissues contribute to the body's sensation of coldness, particularly in the extremities.
