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Cold
Feet/ Cold Foot
Cold feet is a common condition that affects
many patients from all walks of life. The body responds
to cold temperatures by reducing the blood flow to the
extremities leaving the feet vulnerable. Chronic cold
feet are often a result of impaired circulation (peripheral
neuropathy) and lack of mobility. Patients with Muscular
Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Raynauld Diaseasm
Arthritis and Cerebral Palsy are at risk of this condition.
One of the major causes of cold feet is peripheral neuropathy
which can effect the feet and hands trying to protect
core temperature.
PVD (Peripheral vascular disease) is
a medical term given to a group of conditions that cause
poor circulation to the legs and feet. Poor circulation
can result in cold feet. Diabetes is the most common
cause of PVD. Depending on the severity of symptoms,
treatment may include lifestyle changes, medications
and procedures designed to open clogged blood vessels.
Peripheral Neuropathy
The most common type of peripheral neuropathy damages
the nerves of the limbs, especially the feet. Nerves
on both sides of the body are affected. Common symptoms
of this kind of neuropathy are:
1.Numbness or insensitivity to pain or temperature
2.Tingling, burning, or prickling
3.Sharp pains or cramps
4.Extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch
5.Extremely hot or COLD feet
These symptoms are often worse at night.
Possible Complications
of Cold Feet
Abscess and Celulitis:
Localized pockets of infection under the skin.
Dry Skin or Cracked Skin:
As a result of cold feet, dry skin or cracks in the
skin can lead to severe infection when inadequate blood
flow is present. Individuals who are affected by peripheral
neuropathy are particularly vulnerable to cold and are
at risk of serious complications due to poor circulation
to the feet and legs. It is extremely important to keep
the patients feet warm and to keep the skin moisturized.
Loss of Sensation:
Chronic cold feet can result in a loss of soft and sharp
touch to the feet.
Loss of sleep:
Recent studies have found that cold feet can result
in disrupted sleeppatterns.
Gangerene:
In severe cases gangerene can occur. Gangerene is death
of tissues (necrosis) which usually requires surgery.
Advice
It is important that you maintain core body temperature
so warm clothing such as long johns or extra tights
will trap heat. Patients should also have a pair of
warm dry socks available. A hat is important because
a great deal of body heat is lost through the scalp.
Feet should be kept dry and warm. Some people find it
helpful to wear mittens and socks to bed during winter.
To prevent PVD, patients with diabetes should focus
on the basics for good diabetes control and heart health
— controlling blood glucose and cholesterol levels,
quitting smoking (tobacco causes the blood vessels to
constrict and makes attacks much more likely), maintaining
good nutrition and exercise habits, and keeping blood
pressure in a safe range.
Stress and emotional upsets may trigger raynaulds disease
which can cause cold feet, particularly for people who
have primary Raynaud's syndrome, learning to recognize
and avoid stressful situations may help control the
number of attacks.
Treatment
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