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The cold foot is a varied medical symptom that thousands of people experience every day \u2013 and thousands of more people are diagnosed with every single year. There\u2019s no one single medical condition that causes cold feet, but it can include circulation problems, heart conditions, nerve-end problems and a range of others that also includes diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice that your feet are always cold even when temperatures around them are not, or you spot that you need thick, wool socks when everyone else around you doesn\u2019t, it\u2019s likely that you suffer from the condition that\u2019s known as cold feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the conditions and symptoms that are behind cold feet aren\u2019t immediately life-threatening, but a lot of them will still need to be diagnosed and treated or they can turn into much worse issues for your health later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 frequent symptoms of cold feet that you should know about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Changes in Skin Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cold feet is a very common condition, and not all of the different medical conditions that can cause it are very serious ones \u2013 but there are a few more serious medical conditions which can be the cause of cold feet, and you should always s make an appointment with your doctor if you show any signs or symptoms that are outside of your \u201cnormal\u201d in order to establish the cause of what you\u2019re experiencing rather than to leave it up to speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any changes in skin color combined with experiencing cold feet could point to anything from heart conditions through to a precursor of diabetes<\/a>. Ideally, to find the cause easier, take note of which of the other symptoms can be combined with the ones you are experiencing \u2013 for diabetes, for example, increased urination is common, but for heart, conditions are not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report all the symptoms that you experience to your doctor to ensure an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Poor Circulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Circulation <\/a>generates heat, and if the circulation going to your feet isn\u2019t what it\u2019s supposed to be, then it\u2019s likely that you will experience this symptom as cold feet. There are plenty of things that can cause circulation issues, and while some of them aren\u2019t considered serious, all of them are considered something that you should see your doctor about when it happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor circulation can sometimes happen due to trapped nerves and blood vessels, but can also happen due to different heart conditions that include impending heart failure through to high blood pressure \u2013 and each of these different conditions will require different treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of things that you can do to naturally improve your circulation if you already know the cause: This includes massage and some adaptations to your health routine, including adding more heart-boosting compounds to your diet that can help your heart to do its job better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Numbness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Numbness <\/a>can sometimes go together with experiencing cold feet as a symptom, and it might help to point towards the cause in some cases. If you experience cold feet on a regular basis and also feel either numbness or tingling in your feet or legs, there are a few different things that could be behind the feeling (or lack of feeling) that you are experiencing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience tingling or numbness in your hands and feet together with increased urination, night sweats and a seeming sudden inability to process sugars, you should take a look at diabetes as a potential cause for your symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any neck pain together with numbness and cold feet, then it could be because of pinched nerves or nerve issues, and the same is true for neck pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are all serious symptoms, and ones that should be mentioned to your doctor as soon as they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Cramping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cramping <\/a>experienced together with cold feet can signal any one of a range of different medical conditions and symptoms, although generally points to a lack of nutrients \u2013 or a lack of essential minerals and salts in the body. Magnesium and salt are some of the most common minerals to be deficient where cramping is experienced, and magnesium supplements combined with diet management can be one of the best ways to treat it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if you experience cramping in your feet or legs even if you don\u2019t experience cramping as an associated symptom. It can indicate plenty of different medical issues, all of which are best checked over by a doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where heart conditions are present, self-treating with compounds like magnesium can be damaging to the heart and existing heart conditions. Always speak to your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Gradual Loss of Feeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Numbness isn\u2019t just something that can happen suddenly and not just something that happens in just one area of the body. A gradual loss of feeling can also be a common medical symptom that\u2019s experienced together with cold feet \u2013 and it can be caused by several different medical symptoms and health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gradual loss of feeling experienced in any part of the body can point to nerve <\/a>issues, or sometimes underlying conditions that affect the blood circulation. Because of the varying different causes that can be behind losing feeling, it\u2019s best to have it checked out before taking on any home or self-treatments if you do not know the cause yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best course of action to deal with a gradual loss of feeling is to see your doctor. Mention the symptoms that you experience to your doctor as thoroughly as possible in order to aid a proper diagnosis \u2013 and easier treatment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Clammy Skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clammy skin on the feet is something that a lot of people experience and almost nobody likes talking about \u2013 and sometimes it can go together with cold feet associated as a symptom. If you experience cold feet and clammy skin, speak to your doctor first \u2013 there are many conditions which can cause this, or cause associated symptoms such as night sweats<\/a> along with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you mention all of your symptoms to your doctor as thoroughly as possible \u2013 and any suspicions that you might have about what\u2019s causing it. Doctors are people too, and a little help is often needed from the patient in order to make a quick and effective diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clammy skin can be due to underlying medical conditions like issues with the heart, but you won\u2019t know it until you\u2019ve been to the doctor for the proper tests! It can also be because of many other reasons that aren\u2019t as serious \u2013 but the same applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Lowered Immunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lowered immunity <\/a>might not be a direct cause of the symptom of cold feet, but it\u2019s a symptom that you are likely to experience together with cold feet because of the list of underlying medical conditions that can cause it. Your immune system is meant to be in prime condition for most of your life, but there are many times where your immune system might not be in as good as condition as it should be \u2013 and this could and will mean that you get sicker a lot more often than you normally would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the medical conditions that can be associated with cold feet can also be associated with this lowered immune system response \u2013 and if you experience both together, it should always mean that you see your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the conditions causing a lowered immune system can be treated, and there\u2019s a lot you can do \u2013 including a healthy diet \u2013 to help your body to do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Underlying Heart Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Problems with circulation are common when describing the symptoms of an underlying heart condition, and cold feet can be one of the main symptoms. If you experience any pain or tightness <\/a>in your chest, it\u2019s a cause for concern \u2013 and the same is true if you experience fatigue, frequent loss of breath, fainting spells or general discomfort. Tingling in the extremities can also sometimes fall into this category of symptoms, all of which together can signal an underlying heart condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If experiencing cold feet, cold hands and other circulation problems could be because of your heart, then you are likely to experience a range of other symptoms along with it \u2013 and should always see your doctor in order to find out what\u2019s causing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider yourself more at risk of an underlying heart condition if you have a family history of any heart conditions or heart failure \u2013 and make that appointment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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