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Suggest Remedy For Pins And Needles Sensation In Cold Weather

I am a 51 year old male and only when the weather is cold, my hands feel like they have pins and needles...even when wearing gloves. I am from the north, so cold has never bothered me before. This is the first year this has happened. Only my hands/fingers... not toes or feet. I am in good health/normal weight... but I'm concerned about a hidden health issue. Thank you
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Dear,
From your above complaints a condition of frostbite appears to a likely diagnosis. It's an hypersensitive reaction of body to extreme temperatures esp to cold. In extreme cases there may be associated blister on fingers. However in mild cases there may be just sensations of tingling or burning experienceses.
more often than not it sis followed by numbness.
Prevention u the only treatment option.
Try to protect your extremities from cold and extremes of temperatures.
Wear handgloves. Get away from cold if you experience an attack. Try to dry and warm your fingers. No medicines are generally indicated. If pain persists I suggest to see a dermatologist.

Hoe to have satisfied your query.
Thank you. Stay healthy.
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Suggest Remedy For Pins And Needles Sensation In Cold Weather

Dear, From your above complaints a condition of frostbite appears to a likely diagnosis. It s an hypersensitive reaction of body to extreme temperatures esp to cold. In extreme cases there may be associated blister on fingers. However in mild cases there may be just sensations of tingling or burning experienceses. more often than not it sis followed by numbness. Prevention u the only treatment option. Try to protect your extremities from cold and extremes of temperatures. Wear handgloves. Get away from cold if you experience an attack. Try to dry and warm your fingers. No medicines are generally indicated. If pain persists I suggest to see a dermatologist. Hoe to have satisfied your query. Thank you. Stay healthy.