There are many different causes of cold feet. Some of the very basic are exposure to cold temperatures and long periods of inactivity while being in cold environments. However there are many different medical conditions that can cause cold feet. Below is a listing of some of them.
Anemia is when the body doesn’t have enough red blood cells which provide oxygen to body tissues. Hemoglobin is the protein that carries the oxygen in the red blood cells. Those who are anemic will also have a deficiency of hemoglobin.
Atypical coarctation of the aorta is a rare inherited birth defect where the aorta has a narrow area restricting the flow of blood. The aorta is the main artery that carries the blood from the heart to be distributed by the branching arteries.
Buerger’s Disease is a recurring inflammation and thrombosis, or clotting, of the small and medium arteries of the hands and feet.
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a clotting of the blood in the veins most often in the calves of the legs.
Diabetic Neuropathy is a common condition in diabetics where the nerves are damaged due to abnormally high blood sugar levels.
An embolism is a vein or artery that is blocked by one or more blood clots thereby restricting or stopping the flow of blood.
Hypothermia is when the core temperature of the human body drops.
Meningoccal disease is an extremely dangerous bacterial infection causing meningitis.
Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing and/or hardening of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet.
Pratesi syndrome is characterized by the cramping and coldness of the feet.
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a constriction of the blood vessels affecting the toes and/or the fingers.
Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological disorder causing a crawling, aching sensation that can be relieved by moving the legs.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a pinched nerve in the lower ankle area, the posterior tibial nerve, causing foot pain.
Venous Insufficiency is when the valves in the legs are unable to pump blood back to the heart causing the it to pool below the defective valves.