Symptom guide · General Practice & Family Medicine
Cold Hands and Feet
What cold hands and feet can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Body region
- Extremities
- Care area
- General Practice & Family Medicine
- Conditions linked
- 4
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause cold hands and feet
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- AnaemiaCommon among people with anaemia. Long-term condition.
- HypothyroidismCommon among people with hypothyroidism. Long-term condition.
- Iron Deficiency AnaemiaCommon among people with iron deficiency anaemia. Long-term condition.
- Peripheral Arterial DiseaseCommon among people with peripheral arterial disease. Long-term condition.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of cold hands and feet are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Blood Test | First line |
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Iron Supplementation | First line |
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Iron Therapy | First line |
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Tranexamic Acid for Heavy Bleeding | First line |
| Anaemia | Blood Test | First line |
| Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Function Test | First line |
| Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Hormone Replacement | First line |
| Peripheral Arterial Disease | Smoking Cessation Programme | First line |
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Nutrition Counselling | Second line |
| Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Hormonal Coil | Second line |
| Anaemia | Iron Supplementation | Second line |
| Hypothyroidism | Chronic Disease Review | Second line |
| Peripheral Arterial Disease | Statin Therapy | Second line |
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where cold hands and feet is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Symptom relief
Treatments used to relieve cold hands and feet
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can cold hands and feet be a sign of iron deficiency anaemia?
Yes. Cold hands and feet: common among people with iron deficiency anaemia. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can cold hands and feet be a sign of anaemia?
Yes. Cold hands and feet: common among people with anaemia. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can cold hands and feet be a sign of hypothyroidism?
Yes. Cold hands and feet: common among people with hypothyroidism. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can cold hands and feet be a sign of peripheral arterial disease?
Yes. Cold hands and feet: common among people with peripheral arterial disease. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.