Cold toes and fingers can be a slight annoyance but when they are like that on a regular basis, there could something more serious going on. There is a condition called Raynaud’s disease that can cause certain parts of your body, namely fingers, the tip of your nose, toes and ears to feel numb and cold.
A flare-up of this condition can happen when you are exposed to colder temperatures or when you are under stress. The disease causes a narrowing of the small arteries that provide blood to your skin. This constricting of the blood vessels is called a vasospasm.
How often these spasms happen and how long they last will affect the symptoms you will experience. Most people complain of cold fingers and toes, color changes in the skin and prickly or stinging feeling as the area warms up again.
Raynaud’s disease is more common among young women but there unfortunately is no known cause, aside from stress and cold temperatures. For some people, going through an emotional experience or simply taking something out of a freezer can trigger an episode.
If you are experiencing the symptoms we have mentioned in your feet, make an appointment to visit foot specialist, Dr. Jeff Bowman. He can provide self-care tips and prevention strategies to reduce the number and severity of your attacks and prevent any future damage. On a personal note, Dr. Bowman knows this first hand because he also has it. Call our podiatric office in Houston, TX (713) 467-8886 or request an appointment online www.houstonfootspecialists.com.
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