Sweating is a natural process. However, if a person constantly sweats and freezes, this is an alarming situation. The causes of this condition are mainly ordinary understandable physiological processes. However, in some cases, we can talk about serious diseases.
Reasons why your feet are cold and sweating
A fairly common reason is insufficient hygienic foot care. Sweat, dust, and dirt that are not washed away from the foot can clog pores. As a result of this, it is difficult to remove the secretion outside and to ensure the necessary sweating, the corresponding glands begin to work intensively.
This factor also contributes to the active development of bacteria, the vital products of which cause the appearance of an unpleasant odor and clog pores.
Many do not know why the legs are cold and sweating, and the reasons are different. For instance:
- disorders in the circulatory system;
- atherosclerosis;
- vegetovascular dystonia;
- osteochondrosis;
- diseases of the thyroid gland, cardiovascular system;
- metabolic disorders;
- lack of magnesium or iron;
- avitaminosis;
- stressful situations;
- tight, closed shoes;
- cold season;
- smoking;
- rough skin on the feet;
- groomed nails;
- heredity or primary hyperhidrosis.
The doctor will first establish the reason why the legs are cold and sweating, and only then prescribe treatment. He will direct for examination and select the appropriate therapy. It is important to consult a specialist in a timely manner. By the way, even in cold weather, the legs can not only freeze, but also sweat.
If your feet are sweaty and cold, this can be a sign of a number of diseases:
- endocrine system;
- heart and blood vessels;
- Central nervous system;
- flat feet;
- fungal infections;
- alcohol or drug addiction;
- hormonal disorders.
How to deal with the problem?
Treatment is prescribed based on the degree of manifestation of the condition. If sweating is insignificant, then simple recommendations will help to cope with it. If it is excessive, medication is prescribed.
Feet care
With excessive sweating, the limbs need increased hygiene. It is necessary not only to take a shower regularly, but also to lubricate the feet during the day, especially in that situation if the activity is associated with a long stay in closed shoes. It is also important to trim nails in a timely manner, remove coarse dead skin.
Properly selected shoes and socks are of no small importance. It is advisable to select high-quality models made from natural materials.
Power should also be adjusted. It is necessary to abandon carbonated sweet drinks, spices, sweets, legumes, chocolate. Energy and alcoholic beverages should be banned.
Foot baths
For them, you should choose natural natural ingredients. Mint has a calming effect. It helps to normalize the work of small nerve endings that carry false impulses to the sweat glands.
It’s easy to prepare a bath:
- Take 1 tbsp. l mint and pour it with boiling water.
- Let it brew for 30-40 minutes.
- Add the solution to the bath.
- Tea tree oil will not be superfluous, you can add 5 drops.
It is important that the bath water is moderately hot. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. Spend the evening of every day.
Also useful are baths with chamomile, sage, nettle:
- Take 2 tbsp. l each plant.
- Pour herbs with boiling water and put in a water bath.
- After 15 minutes Remove from heat and cover.
- Allow the broth to cool completely.
- Add to the prepared foot bath.
- The procedure is performed daily for 20 minutes.
Pharmacy preparations
In addition to the methods described previously, it is necessary to use funds for external use and drink tablets. With foot hyperhidrosis, drug treatment gives a positive result. Ointments contribute to the narrowing of pores and prevent excessive sweating, tablets normalize the functioning of the glands and the nervous system.
As a rule, such drugs are prescribed:
- "Formidron" for the legs (instructions for use are attached).
- "Formagel".
- Salicylic-zinc ointment.
- Bellataminal.
- Teymurova paste.
"Formagel" - a means of reducing sweating. The drug also has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect. Before use, the skin must be washed and dried. For "Formagel", the instructions for use are simple - the product is applied in a small amount, and after 30-40 minutes, the treated area is washed under running water and then dried.
The effect of one procedure will last 7-12 days. The gel is not intended for daily use. A possible side effect is an allergic reaction to the drug.
Teymurova paste with sweating legs, according to reviews - an effective tool. The drug also has antiseptic, deodorizing, drying effects. Before use, it is necessary to take a shower, wipe the skin dry. It is recommended to use pasta 1-3 times a day. 3-7 days are enough to eliminate an acute condition, 15-30 days for a chronic one.
"Formidron" for the legs (instructions for use are attached) - a solution that provides drying, deodorizing, disinfecting effects. It is necessary to wipe the problem area with the drug 1-2 times a day. For feet, the procedure should be daily. The drug can also be used every other day. The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
Physiotherapeutic procedures, in particular iontophoresis, can also be prescribed. Usually, about 10 sessions are enough to consolidate the positive effect for 8-10 months.
Since stressful situations can lead to excessive sweating of the lower extremities, sedative herbal preparations are prescribed. First of all, it is recommended to take the extract of valerian, mint, hawthorn, motherwort. Such funds will help restore control of the higher centers of the nervous system.
Other drugs
If such drugs do not lead to the desired effect, then prescribe drugs with anticholinergic action, not addictive.
Most popular:
- Bellaspon. It has a sedative, anticonvulsant, sedative effect. During therapy, the secretion of sweat glands is reduced, the work of other glands is normalized. The drug is taken after meals, 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
- "Belloid" is an anti-neurogenic, sedative drug. Able to weaken the production of sweat. Take 3 capsules 2 times a day.
- Bellatiminal. It is recommended in the treatment of excessive sweating in chronic central nervous system disorder, neurosis, emotional lability.
If sweating occurs due to stress, which a person can not cope on his own, sedatives are prescribed. They can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Self help
If your feet are always cool, regardless of weather conditions, do not neglect a visit to a specialist.
Quite often, the limbs freeze and sweat due to poor circulation. The primary concern here is to improve it. To do this, you can change your lifestyle and make it more active. Exercise improves blood circulation. It is not necessary to engage in strength training. Enough walking, alternating standing, sitting and walking.
It is important that the posture is flat, the back is straight, and the feet are on the floor. An unacceptable sitting position with crossed legs or throwing them one on top of the other. From such positions, the blood supply worsens, and the limbs will still remain cold.
In frosty weather, clothes should be warm and shoes should not be tight. Warming massage is an excellent remedy for cold feet. It is advisable to do it daily in the morning. For the procedure you will need a damp towel. You can also massage above the knees in the evening using a special rubber hedgehog ball. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes.
Fir, pine, ginger, rosemary, camphor essential oils also have a warming effect. They can be added to the foot bath.
Nicotine and constant stress lead to freezing of the limbs. It is worth abandoning bad habits.
Chinese medicine
If your feet often sweat and stay cold, you can turn to Chinese medicine, which advises taking more hot food.
Warming tea with ginseng and wolfberry has a warming effect. You can cook it yourself. To do this, just take a spoonful of the necessary components and 1.5 liters of water. Put the liquid on the fire, bring it to a boil, add the ingredients and boil for 20 minutes. After strain and drink.
You can also make tea with ginseng and walnuts. You need to take 20 nuts and 8 pieces of ginseng. Put everything in boiling water and cook for 20 minutes. Such tea is best drunk before bedtime.
Nutrition recommendations
A lack of vitamins and minerals can also lead to the appearance of cold, sweaty limbs. It is necessary to diversify the diet with fruits, vegetables, juices. Iron is found in such products:
- meat;
- fish;
- legumes;
- dairy products;
- the eggs.
The required amount of magnesium can be found in:
- nuts
- bananas;
- pumpkin seeds;
- beans;
- peas;
- Spinach
- whole grain bread.
A large amount of potassium is found in potatoes, calcium - in cheese, milk, green vegetables, cottage cheese.
Fish should be eaten 3 times a week. If there are no problems in the gastrointestinal tract, then you can use burning spices, garlic, ginger, mustard, onions.
There are many factors that make your feet cold and sweaty. It is important to identify the root cause of the condition and eliminate it.
Prevention
To protect yourself from excessive sweating of the legs and a feeling of cold, you should follow these recommendations:
- Hardening the legs: contrasting water treatments.
- Change socks in a timely manner.
- Clean shoes regularly and dry if necessary.
- Get rid of bad habits.
- Go in for sports, be physically active.
Legs can be cold and sweaty for a number of reasons. In the treatment of the condition, various drugs, methods are used, including physiotherapy. Only a doctor can prescribe the necessary treatment, depending on the diagnosis. It is not recommended to take medications on your own, so as not to aggravate the problem, and it is necessary to resolve the issue of why the feet are cold and sweating, together with a specialist.