Always feeling cold even in warm weather
Overview
Always feeling cold even in warm weather is a condition where individuals experience persistent chilliness and difficulty staying warm despite normal or elevated ambient temperatures. This symptom involves an inability to regulate body temperature properly, causing discomfort and the need for extra layers of clothing even when others feel comfortable.
Common Causes
This condition often occurs when your body's internal thermostat isn't working properly due to various factors. Common causes include having a slower metabolism, which means your body burns calories and generates heat less efficiently. Poor circulation can prevent warm blood from reaching your extremities, while low iron levels reduce your blood's ability to carry oxygen and maintain body temperature. Thyroid disorders, particularly an underactive thyroid, can significantly slow down your metabolism and heat production. Dehydration, lack of sleep, and being underweight can also contribute to feeling persistently cold, as can certain medications and hormonal changes.
Severity Levels
Mild: You occasionally feel chilly in normal temperatures and may need a light sweater when others don't, but it doesn't significantly impact your daily activities.
Moderate: You consistently feel cold in most environments and regularly need extra layers or heating, which starts to affect your comfort and daily routine.
Severe: You feel extremely cold even in warm weather, requiring multiple layers and heating sources, and this significantly interferes with your ability to work, sleep, or participate in normal activities.
Medical Attention
Seek medical attention if you consistently feel cold despite wearing appropriate clothing and being in warm environments, especially if this is a new or worsening symptom. Contact your doctor promptly if the persistent coldness is accompanied by fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, slow heart rate, or changes in skin color. Schedule an appointment if this symptom interferes with your daily activities or if you have underlying health conditions like thyroid disorders or circulation problems.
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