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Cold intolerance

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Alternative names   

Sensitivity to the cold; Intolerance to cold

Definition    Return to top

Cold intolerance is an abnormal sensitivity to a cold environment or cold temperatures.

Considerations    Return to top

Cold intolerance can be an indication of a metabolic problem.

Some people (often very slender women) do not tolerate cold environments simply because they have minimal body fat and are unable to keep warm.

Common Causes    Return to top

Home Care    Return to top

Follow recommended therapy for treating the underlying cause.

Call your health care provider if    Return to top

Call your health care provider if there is prolonged or significant intolerance to cold.

What to expect at your health care provider's office    Return to top

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting your cold intolerance in detail may include:

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:

After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider related to cold intolerance, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.

Update Date: 2/2/2004

Updated by: Tarun Jain, M.D., Endocrinology & Infertility Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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