In most cases, cold feet syndrome affects the female part of the population, and the age range is quite wide - from 15 to 45-50 years. Men, on the other hand, begin to feel such inconveniences only after 50, by this age the metabolic processes slow down, and the hormonal background changes. It should be noted right away that in older people, the legs can freeze due to circulatory disorders, that is, there is a violation of the flow of red fluid into the capillaries, as a result, the legs freeze. The reason is quite common, and in order to prevent it or completely remove it, you must follow some rules, which we will talk about later. Now consider those diseases, the symptoms of which may be chilliness of the limbs.
Causes of cold feet
Sometimes in women, for unknown reasons, blood circulation begins to weaken, it can reach the point that the feetwill take on a bluish color. This is called Raynaud's disease. There is no cure for it, more often doctors just treat the symptoms.
- Feeling cold in the extremities can also occur with varicose veins.
- The causes of cold feet, in addition to the first two, may be general poor circulation of the body, as well as problems with the cardiovascular system.
- It is not uncommon for diabetics to complain of these symptoms, but they also occur in those with thyroid disorders.
- Endarteritis is a vascular disease that mainly affects the lower extremities. In the course of the disease, the gaps between the blood vessels narrow (up to their complete disappearance).
- It is worth pointing out another reason for cold feet. It is not a symptom, but it can become a catalyst for diseases such as influenza, bronchitis, or pneumonia. The whole problem is in the structure of the body of a particular person, because there are practically no fat deposits in the feet that can warm the legs, so it turns out that they are the very first to start to cool.
- Another fairly common cause is shoes that are so small (according to the width of the foot) that they do not allow the toes to move. Such models lead to the fact that the lower limbs simply get cold, even in very warm shoes.
How to keep your feet warm
If, for medical reasons, folk methods of warming the limbs are not contraindicated, or if nothing is found after the examination, you can resort toto the following ways to keep warm.
Neutralize the causes of cold feet
- Wash your feet and put on socks made of natural fabric, the soles of which have been soaked in alcohol (or vodka). Wear another woolen hosiery over the top.
- It is often enough to harden the body a little, and the problem will disappear by itself. If possible, do not wear room slippers, and if you go to the country, go barefoot.
- Be sure to use a contrast shower for the feet, after 10 sessions you can feel the improvement.
- Fat will help in the fight against freezing feet, spread goose, bear or badger on your feet. The limbs will not only warm up, but also become soft, cracked heels will disappear.
- You can use foot baths, for this, sea s alt, aromatic oils of pine needles or medicinal herbs are added to warm water.
- And, of course, massage. It is performed along the entire length of the legs, from the buttocks to the calves and feet. To do this, use a washcloth-mitten (hard) or a brush with a long handle. Thanks to such procedures, the skin is rejuvenated (exfoliation is taking place), it becomes elastic, and its blood circulation improves.
Conclusion
The causes of cold feet must be treated so as not to start the disease or contribute to its development. Be sure to consult with your doctor, he can prescribe not only massages and compresses, but also some medications for general strengthening of blood vessels and improving blood circulation (about the expediencythe reception of such funds is better to learn from a specialist).
