Why is my body warm but my feet are cold?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Cold feet can be due to various reasons such as decreased blood circulation to the extremities due to atherosclerosis that is cholesterol deposition in blood vessels, nerve damage - nerves that detect temperature are not working, lean body - persons who have less body fat need to conserve more heat which happens by feet becoming cold to keep internal organs warm, normal response to cold climate.

Answered 04/07/2025

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