Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: July 7, 2016, 10:03 AM
1/7
Feeling cold when the AC is on is one thing. But if your hands and feet feel like blocks of ice, and you are always shivering, and everyone else around you feels the temperature is hot, it is time to check. Feeling chilly all the time could be a symptom of some underlying condition. Dr Ajay Gupta Physician at Apollo Clinic Delhi tells you what.
2/7
Iron deficiency: If you feel cold all the time could be an indication of iron deficiency. Iron is key to helping your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body bringing nutrients to every blood cell. Without enough iron, your red blood cells cannot do their job efficiently, and you tend to feel cold and shiver.
3/7
Low body weight: Your low body weight could be a reason you feel chilly all the time. Low body weight could mean that you are skimping on calories putting breaks on your metabolism, generating less body weight.
4/7
Vitamin B12 deficiency: If you feel too cold, you may not be getting enough vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is vital to carry red blood cells through your system. Not having enough can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency resulting in you feeling chilly all the time.
5/7
Sluggish thyroid: An underactive thyroid is a common cause of feeling cold and unexplained fatigue in middle-aged women. If you are diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, medications can correct the problem, and you will start feeling warmer soon after you have started the treatment.
6/7
Poor circulation: If your hands and feet feel cold all the time, then your body circulation could be a problem. Excessive smoking can cause poor circulation as it can constrict your blood vessels.
7/7
Lack of protein in diet: If you are surviving on fruits and salads and not getting enough protein in the form of meat, dairy and nuts you will start feeling cold and tired. To keep your energy levels stable snack on protein.
