Table of contents:
- Cause the nose feels cold
- The body's response to ambient temperature
- Problems with the thyroid gland
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Experiencing chronic disease
- How to deal with this cold nose?
The nose feels cold as well as cold feet or hands. Actually this is quite common and there are many reasons why someone can experience a cold nose. So, what causes a cold nose?
Cause the nose feels cold
The body's response to ambient temperature
When the body is cold, blood flow will automatically flow to the center of the body to keep the core organs functioning normally. Blood vessels that are located on the outer part of the body and the skin (especially the hands, feet, ears, and nose) will be reduced blood flow.
More blood flow will be carried to the core organs of the body such as the brain, heart, liver, kidneys and intestines. This strategy is used by the body to keep the blood warm as a whole.
That is why the parts of the body that are on the outer edge experience cold more often. In addition, the outside of the human nose is mostly made up of cartilage which is covered by a thin layer of skin and a minimal amount of fat deposits, so the nose is much easier to cool even than the legs or stomach.
Problems with the thyroid gland
Thyroid hormone is a very important activator for the body's metabolism. A condition called hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid disorder, can make your body think it's cold, even though it doesn't actually feel cold.
In this state of hypothyroidism, the body adjusts by trying to conserve heat and energy, giving rise to many symptoms of a slowed metabolism, including a cold nose.
Cold nose due to hypothyroidism occurs with accompanying symptoms, namely:
- Continuous fatigue
- Weight gain
- Weakening of muscles and joints
- Hair loss
- Dry and itchy skin
- General intolerance of cold (feeling cold even when in a warm place)
Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition when the body exaggerates the cold response to a normal body. This condition causes the local blood vessels in the hands and feet to narrow dramatically for a short time before returning to normal.
The hands and feet are most commonly affected, but they can also occur in the ears and nose. Other symptoms that occur in Raymond syndrome:
- White or bluish discoloration on the hands, feet, nose, or ears
- Numbness, tingling, sometimes pain
- A feeling of coldness in a certain area that can last for several minutes
Experiencing chronic disease
You may also experience impaired blood circulation, one of which is low to your nose. This condition makes oxygen levels in the body increase, and causes the heart not to pump effectively or efficiently. Examples such as:
- High blood sugar
- Heart conditions
- Frosbite
How to deal with this cold nose?
This depends on what causes your nose to feel cold, if it is because you have problems with the thyroid gland, or heart disease, diabetes, or Raynaud's you will need to consult a doctor to find the right diagnosis. However, if the nose feels cold it is only because the body feels cold. These actions you can do at home:
- Compress with warm water. Wet a washcloth with clean warm water and place it on your nose until it heats up
- Drink hot drinks. Drinking hot drinks such as tea can help warm the body. You can even let the steam from the cup warm your nose.
- Wear a scarf to help keep you warm.
