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What Causes Cold Sensation In The Extremities?
Hello I am 73 years old retired healthy male have had extensive medical testing to determine why my extremities and at times my whole body feels cold Hot baths or going to bed with lots of covers help. All blood tests and electrocadiogram were unremarkable
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Hi,
Cold extremities can result from peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes/spinal damage due to age wise degenerative changes leading to compression of the supplying nerves.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to similar symptoms. Relevant investigations & expert consultation would find the exact cause followed by specific management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Cold extremities can result from peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes/spinal damage due to age wise degenerative changes leading to compression of the supplying nerves.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to similar symptoms. Relevant investigations & expert consultation would find the exact cause followed by specific management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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