7. Your hands and feet are cold
As we already mentioned, anemia strikes when you have a shortage of red blood cells and fewer red blood cells also translates to cold feet, especially when referring to severe cases of anemia. “People who have iron-deficiency anemia report cold hands and feet, says Dr. Kahn.
He also adds that “this is the way the body compensates for too few red blood cells—it restricts blood flow to areas that are absolutely essential, like the heart, brain, and kidneys. Because there’s less blood flow to the skin patients feel cold.” So, if your hands and feet are cold, contact your doctor–you might have an iron-deficiency anemia and, if left untreated it can cause serious complications such as heart failure.
