Why am I always cold, and when should persistent cold sensitivity be medically assessed in Europe?

Feeling cold explained: low body fat, anaemia, hypothyroidism, circulation issues, metabolic rate, and diagnostic criteria.

In this episode, we outline why some people feel unusually cold and how doctors distinguish normal temperature sensitivity from underlying medical conditions.

You’ll learn:

• How low body weight or reduced muscle mass affects heat production

• Why iron-deficiency anaemia can cause cold intolerance

• The role of thyroid hormones in regulating metabolism

• How poor circulation (e.g., Raynaud’s phenomenon) contributes

• When chronic illness or nutritional deficiency may be involved

• Red flag symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, unexplained weight change, or fainting

• Situations where treatment requests may be declined pending blood tests

We explain how doctors assess thyroid function, haemoglobin levels, BMI, dietary intake, menstrual history, medication use, and cardiovascular factors during an online consultation in the EU. Persistent cold intolerance often requires laboratory evaluation before treatment.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where endocrine and general health consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/why-am-i-always-cold