Cold Hands
Persistently cold hands that are not adequately warmed by ambient temperature or activity. May be a benign constitutional finding or a sign of impaired peripheral circulation, autonomic dysfunction, or systemic conditions.
Quick answer
Cold hands (ICD-10: R20.3/I73.0; ICD-11: ME61.1) are most commonly caused by Raynaud's phenomenon, hypothyroidism, or anaemia. Calcium channel blockers are evidence-based for secondary Raynaud's. Lifestyle measures and warming practices are central. Digital ulcers require urgent specialist assessment.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Hands remaining cold even in warm environments
Colour changes in the fingers: white, blue, or purple in response to cold or stress (Raynaud's)
Numbness or tingling accompanying coldness
Need for gloves or hand warmers in mild temperatures
Hands that take a long time to rewarm after cold exposure
What is Cold Hands?
Persistently cold hands that are not adequately warmed by ambient temperature or activity. May be a benign constitutional finding or a sign of impaired peripheral circulation, autonomic dysfunction, or systemic conditions.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Cold Hands, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
Not sure what this means for you?
Ask Vidi to help you understand Cold Hands and find what may be most relevant for your situation.
Ready to find support for Cold Hands?
Connect with holistic and complementary practitioners who specialise in this area.
Find support tailored to your experience