It seems that some people suffer from cold feet even during the warmest weather. At times the hands also remain cold. One reason this may happen is the individual has poor circulation. Having cold feet can be a symptom of the body not being able to circulate enough blood to that area of the body to manage warmth. Anemia is also sometimes a condition that causes cold extremities such as the feet and hands.
What can you do about your always freezing feet? One suggestion is to keep them covered with socks. If you decide to try this it is recommended that you wear socks that are tight enough to stay in place, although not of course tight enough to further restrict circulation. Checking with your physician is also recommended to rule out more serious conditions that may cause extremely cold feet.
One of the more serious conditions that can cause chilled feet is problem with the heart which can cause poor circulation. Another reason a person may suffer from this ailment is if they are taking certain prescription medications. Smoking, especially in women is often times the cause of cold feet, and with men their job may be the underlying cause. Workers that use large machinery such as jack hammers all day often suffer from cold extremities. One disease that can cause this is called Raynaud’s disease which can cause the flow of blood to the feet to be affected. Some physicians believe that stress can cause occasional cold feet as can being exposed to the cold for long amounts of times.
In the case of Raynaud’s disease the blood vessels become hypersensitive to cold and the individual may experience not only cold feet, but a discoloration in the toes also. Most commonly the feet will tend to turn very white or even have a bluish tint to the skin. Numbness and tingling in the feet and toes are also part of this condition. For occasional cold feet the wearing of heavy socks can usually be helpful, but if it is an ongoing problem it should be checked out by the family doctor. It may or may not be caused by a serious condition.