Feeling cold is normal for someone standing outside in chilly weather without a coat.
It is also common to feel more frigid in the winter when temperatures drop to colder-than-comfortable levels.
However, constantly feeling unusually cold, even in warmer temperatures, may indicate that you have cold sensitivity.
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Sensitivity to cold, or cold intolerance, is an abnormal sensitivity to cold temperatures or a cold environment.
Sometimes, it may even lead people to avoid circumstances that may make them feel cold.
Normal body temperatures typically don’t change much with aging.
However, older age may make it harder for your body to regulate its temperature.
Coldness may become more common because of decreased body fat, which can help us stay warm.
If the coldness is bothersome, you may want to wear additional layers of clothing to keep warm.
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How to Treat Sensitivity to Cold
Treating sensitivity to cold symptoms starts with planning ahead.
If you know you will be going somewhere cold, dress warmly with layers.
You may also want to wear a hat, gloves, a scarf, and warmer socks.
it’s possible for you to always remove items if you don’t need them.
Contact your healthcare provider if cold sensitivity is bothering you.
Very thin people often do not tolerate cold temperatures because of low body fat levels to keep them warm.
Treatment for cold intolerance involves treating the underlying condition that is causing it.
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Feeling cold sometimes, especially in cold environments, is a normal sensation.
They may want to ensure that there isn’t another underlying condition causing your cold sensitivity.
Some people with MS notice that spasticity symptoms become worse in cold weather.
Managing an underlying medical condition causing cold sensitivity helps some people stop being as cold intolerant.
Talk to your healthcare provider to see if this is possible for you.
However, the best approach in many cases may be planning ways to stay warm in advance.
If you know you will be going somewhere cold, dress warmly with layers.
You may also want to wear a hat, gloves, a scarf, and warmer socks.
you’re free to always remove items if you don’t need them.
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