Is sensitivity to cold a symptom of a thyroid problem?
On One Hand: Hypothyroidism and Cold SensitivitySensitivity to cold is a symptom of hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, a thyroid problem that occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. According to MedlinePlus, cold sensitivity is defined as “an abnormal sensitivity to a cold environment.”On the Other: Other CausesCold sensitivity may also be a symptom of other medical conditions, such as anemia, anorexia nervosa, Raynaud’s syndrome and a problem with the hypothalamus. Sometimes a chronic, severe illness or poor health in general can cause a sensitivity to the cold, according to MedlinePlus.Bottom LineWhile a sensitivity to cold can be a symptom of the thyroid problem hypothyroidism, it may also be a symptom of a different medical condition. In hypothyroidism, cold sensitivity often worsens over several years.
