Suffering from cold feet?

Sometimes, cold feet simply mean you need warmer socks. But if your feet are always cold, no matter the weather, it might be something more.

Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says it could be “anything from circulatory problems, not having adequate blood flow, heart condition problems, immune or autoimmune conditions such as thyroid disease and sometimes nerve or neuropathic problems. Having nerve disorders can cause cold feet.”

Where to start? He offers a few immediate steps.

“Warm socks, lifting your feet, staying hydrated, diet, nutrition is really important,” he said. “Exercise is important. And, obviously, if you smoke, don’t smoke.”

If your feet remain to feel cold but are not cold to the touch, it might be time to see your health care team.

— MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK