Cold Intolerance
An abnormal sensitivity to cold temperatures, resulting in feeling cold in conditions that others find comfortable. A common indicator of underlying metabolic, hormonal, or vascular conditions.
Quick answer
Cold intolerance (ICD-10: R68.0; ICD-11: ME83) is most commonly associated with hypothyroidism and iron deficiency anaemia. Thyroid replacement is highly effective where hypothyroidism is confirmed. Iron supplementation reverses deficiency-driven cold intolerance. Raynaud's requires vascular assessment.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Feeling cold when others around you are comfortable
Cold hands and feet even in warm environments
A need to dress in more layers than others in the same setting
Feeling cold that is persistent rather than situational
Cold extremities that take a long time to warm up
What is Cold Intolerance?
An abnormal sensitivity to cold temperatures, resulting in feeling cold in conditions that others find comfortable. A common indicator of underlying metabolic, hormonal, or vascular conditions.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Cold Intolerance, 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.
Hormonal imbalances and endocrine system dysregulation.
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