Why do some people say they have cold blood?!
Question:
Why do some people say they have cold blood?
Okay...Some people I know claim that they get hot really fast and others that they get cold very fast. Like for example this one lady I know had nine blankets on during the summer...It was like 90 degrees out. So why is there that difference? Is there any real difference? Any help would really be appericated...Thanx
Answers:
Gland problems can make a person more sensitive to temperature changes. Many older women suffer from hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and one major symptom of this disorder is sensitivity to cold. I wouldn't be surprised if this were the case with the old woman you saw; she may also have had other medical problems that made her feel cold.
Alternately, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) can cause sensitivity to hear. A person whose body does not produce much sweat can also overheat easily, because their body is less efficient at cooling itself off.