If you get cold hands often, even in warm weather, you should consult a doctor. The cause may be both the usual vegetative-vascular dystonia, and problems with the blood flow or blood vessels. Where should you start and what doctor should you visit?
Dr. Tatjana
General practitioner
Will help rule out iron deficiency anemia, which leads to impaired metabolic processes in cells, including energy processes. It will be necessary to take a clinical blood test as well as a blood test for ferritin and blood iron levels. Anemia should be suspected if you also have pale skin, constant fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus, and palpitations.
Neurologist
One of the most common causes of icy hands is vegetative-vascular dystonia, which occurs due to disorders of the autonomic nervous system. The condition is also characterized by pressure fluctuations, heart pain, hot and cold flashes, a feeling of lack of air, and dizziness. Complaints of cold hands also occur with cervical osteochondrosis. You can confirm (or rule out) the diagnosis with an MRI of the cervic...
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