Possible Causes for cold limb Pericardial Disorder Constrictive pericarditis and cardiac tamponade cause severe diastolic dysfunction, but do not depress systolic function until the agonal state has been reached. Multimodality cardiovascular imaging has brought the nuances of pericardial disease to the domain of the practicing cardiologist. This introduction is a[…] [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com] Common Cold The efficacy criteria were mean duration of the common cold (day); duration of main symptoms like nasal congestion or runny nose, sore throat, fever, aching in limbs and muscles [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Duration of the Main Symptoms As shown in Figures 3 – 9, the main symptoms of common cold included nasal congestion or runny nose, sore throat, fever, aching limbs and muscles [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] However, because of similar symptoms, there is no way of distinguishing among the different types of common cold, other URTIs, and influenza in most cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypersensitivity cold compresses;, limb elevation, NSAIDs) Prevention [27][28] After Arthus reaction to tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine: always observe a 10-year interval between tetanus [amboss.com] Insomnia These cases included accidental overdoses, falls, burns, near drowning, exposure to extreme cold temperatures leading to loss of limb, carbon monoxide poisoning, drowning, [fda.gov] The 46 reports of non-fatal serious injuries included accidental overdoses, falls, burns, near-drowning, exposure to extreme cold temperatures leading to loss of limb or near [fda.gov] Cold Exposure The limb may be warm, with increased sensitivity to cold. [emedicine.medscape.com] Potential complications Complications of cold exposure can include: Loss of use of the affected limb; Infections of the affected area, which can then spread throughout the [healthand.com] The first is a prehyperemic phase, lasting for a few hours to a few days, in which the limb is cold, slightly swollen, discolored, and possibly numb. [emedicine.medscape.com] Heelspur This therapy is also known as heat/cold immersion therapy. The procedure is repeated several times for the whole of limb or a part of it. [symptoma.com] […] and warm water to limb with the aim to reduce inflammation. [symptoma.com] […] prescribe orthotic devices such as: Heel cups Night splints Shoe gears Strapping and taping Walking casts Other offloading devices Contrast bath means alternative application of cold [symptoma.com] Fracture Some people also notice that the injured part is more painful and stiffer when the weather is cold. [merckmanuals.com] If a limb is immobilized in a cast, the affected joint becomes stiffer each week, and eventually people become unable to fully extend and flex their limb. [merckmanuals.com] Restless Legs Syndrome These include: Walking or stretching Taking a hot or cold bath Massaging the affected limb(s) Using heat or ice packs on the affected limb(s) Doing mentally challenging tasks [web.archive.org] Affected individuals may benefit from physical therapy, such as stretching, hot or cold baths, whirlpool baths, hot or cold packs, limb massage, or vibratory or electrical [emedicinehealth.com] […] bath, whirlpool bath, limb massage, and vibratory or electrical stimulation of the feet and toes See Treatment and Medication for more detail. [emedicine.com] Scoliosis Every technical cause of the MEP changes was eliminated and during the wake-up test the right foot was found to be pale and cold with no popliteal and dorsalis pedis pulses [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] released first partially than completely with rod removal but the patient demonstrated constantly increasing serious neurological motor deficit of the whole right lower limb [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Contusion […] packing Compression Limb immobilization Elevation to prevent the pooling of blood and subsequent edema formation. [symptoma.com] Other signs a compressive dressing is too tight is an overly-cold sensation of the wrapped limb, blue discoloration of the body part, or any change in color from the patient [rocmd.com] […] for intraabdominal contusions Complete blood count (CBC) for assessment of bleeding disorders Serum creatinine kinase levels The treatment of contusions consists of: Rest Cold [symptoma.com] Puerperium These include limb pain, cold hands and feet, pale or mottled skin. [dermatologytimes.com] Cholelithiasis limbs Lassitude Weakness Sallow or pale, dull complexion Maybe edema Maybe scanty urination Maybe clear, watery, copious vaginal discharge T: Pale C: White and greasy P: [americandragon.com] […] constant epigastric pain; relieved by warmth and pressure Anorexia Abdominal pain and fullness after meals Nausea / vomiting Loose, unformed stools Excessive salivation Cold [americandragon.com] Arthritis […] today at all, were it not for their aching limbs. [telegraph.co.uk] X-ray showing arthritis in hand Credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY F or the 10 million Britons suffering from arthritis, it may be cold comfort to know that they might not be alive [telegraph.co.uk] Neuropathy Accompanying that, it can be a deep burning or, at the same time, it can also present as coldness in the limbs or distribution of that nerve. [spine-health.com] Most often, CIPN occurs in both hands or both feet and moves up the limbs. [curetoday.com] Autonomic involvement of a limb may, at times, cause the affected area to appear warm, red, and swollen and at other times pale and cold because of abnormal regulation of [clevelandclinicmeded.com] Raynaud Syndrome Patients are strongly advised not to place the affected limbs in cold water to relieve symptoms when flaring occurs. [en.wikipedia.org] The pain that accompanies it is severe and treated separately (the pain is similar to CRPS, phantom limb or thalamic pain syndrome). [en.wikipedia.org] cold, the conditions are relieved; on the other hand, warmth and summer weather increases pain; there is no loss of sensation, but there may be increased sensitiveness; the [en.wikipedia.org] Umbilical Hernia These include limb pain, cold hands and feet, pale or mottled skin. [dermatologytimes.com] Influenza high temperature cold sweats and shivers headache aching joints and limbs fatigue, feeling exhausted There may also be gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting [medicalnewstoday.com] […] cold symptoms may both include: a runny or blocked nose a sore throat a cough To help you tell them apart, below are some symptoms of flu that are different from a heavy cold [medicalnewstoday.com] Osteoarthritis The use of local heat or cold (thermotherapy) should be considered as an adjunct to core treatments. [patient.info] Aids and devices: Advice on appropriate footwear (including shock-absorbing properties) as part of core treatments for people with lower-limb OA. [patient.info] Veratrum Album Fainting, trembling, cold limbs, small and irregular pulse); Trychosanthes --(diarrhœa, pain in liver, dizziness after every stool); Agaric emetic (vertigo; longing for ice-cold [homeoint.org] Coldness with diarrhoea upper limbs; hands during chill icy lower limbs; leg lower limbs; foot; icy cold lower limbs; foot; during chill lower limbs; foot; during pregnancy [abchomeopathy.com] (electric pains, electric shocks in muscles, fibrillary twitchings); Cholos terrepina (cramps in calves); Camph; Cupr; Ars; Cuprum ars ( intermittent, cold, clammy sweat [homeoint.org] Neurotic Disorder […] or burning weak, heavy limbs, sometimes leading to total paralysis changes in urination patterns, including urinary incontinence, difficulty urinating, and more frequent [medicalnewstoday.com] […] in the spinal cord from a process called transverse myelitis (TM) including: altered sensations, with sensitivity to temperature, numbness, tingling, and a sensation of coldness [medicalnewstoday.com] Raynaud Disease Sympathectomy is a procedure that cuts those nerves that signal the blood vessels within a limb to vasoconstrict. [netdoctor.co.uk] Patients are strongly advised not to place the affected limbs in cold water to relieve symptoms when flaring occurs. [en.wikipedia.org] Feeling 'bodily cold' doesn't necessarily go with the disease and it just raises for me the possibility that an underlying condition needs to be ruled-out. [netdoctor.co.uk] Lipedema […] may feel cold Stemmer's sign is negative, i.e. the skin on the second toe, when pinched, can be lifted up (if lymphoedema is present it cannot) There is little or no loss [thelymphoedemacliniclondon.co.uk] When I get cold, I stay cold. My affected limbs will be 10 degrees cooler than the rest of me and remain that way for hours. The same is true when the weather is hot. [gofundme.com] […] bruise easily The fat is soft to touch and wobbly, while skin can be cold to touch Lipoedema can become worse in hot weather Diet and exercise, while important, can have [lipoedemaaustralia.com.au] Peripheral Neuropathy Autonomic involvement of a limb may, at times, cause the affected area to appear warm, red, and swollen and at other times pale and cold because of abnormal regulation of [clevelandclinicmeded.com] Gout […] in the limbs. [en.wikisource.org] In Act IV, Scene I, of Timon of Athens, Timon utters the following curse on the Athenians: Thou cold sciatica, Cripple our senators, that their limbs may halt As lamely as [cummingsstudyguides.net] Food and drink should be taken hot, avoiding cold. Along with the above treatment, however, it is not unfitting to rub the lower limbs with oil and sulphur. [penelope.uchicago.edu] Gouty Arthritis […] in the limbs. [en.wikisource.org] […] are more affected by lack of warmth and inability to tolerate warmth Applying a cold towel or cloth may help relieve the pain. [lybrate.com] In addition, all the patients 1) were required to rest remaining in bed and avoiding lifting the affected limb, and avoid overtiring, tension and cold, 2) were given a low [medsci.org] Polyneuropathy Autonomic involvement of a limb may, at times, cause the affected area to appear warm, red, and swollen and at other times pale and cold because of abnormal regulation of [clevelandclinicmeded.com] Tendinitis Splinting may help rest the limb. Pain and anti-inflammatory medications ( aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen) will help. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Imaging studies like X-ray and MRI of the affected limb may rule out other disorders that presents similarly to tendinitis. [symptoma.com] Chemical ice packs can get too cold and cause frostbite. Compression using an elastic wrap minimizes swelling and bleeding in an acute sprain. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Hyperkalemia Sample from limb receiving intravenous (IV) fluids containing potassium. If there is doubt about the validity of the result, repeat it. [patient.info] Excessive cooling of a specimen (in cold winter months, potassium in specimens from GP surgeries tends to be higher than in the summer). [patient.info] Acute Coronary Syndrome However, some people cannot tolerate the side effects (such as wheezing, tiredness, erectile dysfunction, and cold limbs), and not everyone benefits. [msdmanuals.com] Libman-Sacks Disease Systemic thromboembolism can manifest as peripheral arterial embolism presenting as cold limbs or mesenteric ischemia presenting as severe abdominal pain. [statpearls.com]
