Epistemis

Cold intolerance

Specialty: General.

  • I'm always cold
  • whopping

Why it occurs

  • Hypothyroidism
  • Anemia
  • Malnutrition
  • Circulatory failure

Initial workup

TSH and free T4; blood count (anemia).

red flags

Cold intolerance with asthenia, weight gain, constipation and bradycardia → hypothyroidism study.

Standard management

  • Levothyroxine — yes confirmed hypothyroidism
  • Treat the cause — anemia, nutrition

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousIntolerance to physical effort
Area
General
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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