Cold feet even in summer? It can be an alarm bell

The feet that die even when it is not cold could be an alarm bell that manifests itself years in advance. A new study on almost 9 thousand adults states that Those who suffer from cold hypersensitivity to the ends, especially if associated with a sensation of heaviness in the legs, have a 6 -time higher risk of developing varicose veinscompared to those who do not have the same symptoms.

There search, published on Open Heart And based on Taiwan’s health database data, he followed thousands of people for over a decade by discovering that when hands and feet they remain cold even if the ambient temperature is regular, it is often an early sign of circulatory problems.

Feet and cold hands

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If only 6 % of those who do not suffer from cold ends suffers from varicose veins, the percentage rises to 9 % among those who show a moderate sensitivity and 14 % among those who accuse it in severe form. And those who suffer at the same time of heaviness in the legs and hypersensitivity to the cold show a risk of developing varicose veins even higher. The reason is simple: When the veins are damaged and the blood stagnates – as happens in varicose veins – the body tries to compensate by narrowing the arteries in the affected area. This narrowing reduces blood flow to small hands and feet vases, causing that persistent cold feeling.

Importance of early diagnosis

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Varicose veins are not just an aesthetic problem. They can lead to complications such as skin ulcers, blood clots and chronic circulation problems. Recent studies have also found a connection between varicose veins and heart failure. Recognizing these early signals – cold feet and heavy legs – could allow, according to researchers, a timely diagnosis, before the veins become visibly altered and thus prevent health problems in the future.