Question 1

please explain what does blue and cold hands mean?

Accepted Answer

Cold Hands: This likely has to do with circulation in your hands.  Here is an excellent article about cold hands by  The American Society for Surgery of the Hand:   http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/Cold-Hand.aspx. Some specific reason include: anemia,Buerger's Disease, diabetes, lupus, Raynaud's Disease&amp; Scleroderma.

Question 2

blue lips cold hands and feet, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: These may be symptoms of raynauds disease.

Question 3

concerned about narrow pulse pressures, under 20, when upright eg: 98/84. very cold hands/feet, blue, worse on one side, fatigue, 2x syncope, ekg norm?

Accepted Answer

See Dr: Syncope x anything is not common or usual, so if your BP is on low side and you "fall out, " then need evaluated by dr asap to see what is going on.

Question 4

yesterday felt cold hands feet turned white toes turned blue felt weak and unbalanced what could it be can low potassium cause this symptoms thanks?

Accepted Answer

NO: Potassium levels (neither high nor low) do not cause cold feet or hands. Your symptoms cannot be determined with the information supplied. Ambient temperature, activity, insulation, state of hydration all play a role. Thyroid hormone level can be a factor. Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder in which hands and feet blanch and become cyanotic, numb, tingly, or painful when exposed to cold.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: cold hands?

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Cold hands: Cold hands = decreased temperature of hands. It may be related to poor circulation, thyroid disorders, etc.

Question 6

why do i suffer cold hands?

Accepted Answer

See details: There can be several causes. If your hands turn blue or blanch with cold exposure it may be raynauds disease.

Question 7

cold hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Nervous?: I used to get cold hands before asking a girl out on a date - but in a more serious note, there are a number of reasons you may suffer from cold extremities: it could be due to a low thyroid level, smoking, diabetes, circulation issues like in Raynaud’s phenomenon, even certain medications.  I recommend seeing a Dr for a full history and physical if you want to determine the cause!

Question 8

why do i have cold hands and feet indoors?

Accepted Answer

Cold feet and hands: Pernio is caused by exposure to cold for a long period of time without freezing or by very wet conditions. 
Raynauds syndrome is an abnormal narrowing of the blood vessels with cooling of the fingers or toes. Cryoglobulins are proteins, which are normally dissolved in the blood, that become solids or gels when cold. These are some causes of cold hands and feet.

Question 9

can it be harmful to have cold  hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's?: Raynaud's is a common reason why this can occur. If this is the reason why your hands and feet are cold you would have to be cautious when going out in cold weather as you are more susceptible to frostbite or childbains.

Question 10

can there be a long term treatment for cold hands?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It depends on the cause. If there are color changes and a suspicion of raynauds, then there are meds that can help.

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