10 Side Effects of Low Iron
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Iron Side Effect #7: Cold Hands and Feet
When the weather gets cold, our hands will often feel the brunt of it. It is harder for them to keep warm so gloves are often needed. Cold hands and feet are not always down to the weather, though, and they could be a sign that all is not right with you. It could be a sign that you don’t have enough iron in your blood.
With oxygen being channelled away from the less essential parts of the body and toward the organs, the supply of oxygen to your hands is likely to decrease. This can cause extremities such as the hands and feet to feel cold even if you are indoors in the warm. If you are experiencing these symptoms then you should arrange to speak with a doctor.
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