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Cold intolerance

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Cold intolerance

Definition:

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

Alternative Names:
Sensitivity to the cold; Intolerance to cold

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Considerations:

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:

• General poor health
• Anorexia nervosa
• Hypothyroidism
• Chronic severe illness

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