That is why women are more prone to colds than men

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A man in a t-shirt and shorts fits comfortably in the apartment next to a lady in a long sweatshirt and sweater. If the picture is familiar, it is not surprising, there is already a scientific explanation for why women get colder more. Dr. János Kádár, immunologist, infectologist, the chief physician of the Immunity Center also drew attention to when a cold should be taken seriously and what diseases it may indicate.

Playing with the temperature

The summer debates about the air conditioner have just died down, already the setting of the thermostat during the heating season is a cause of serious disagreement. Men usually prefer lower temperatures, while women prefer warmer temperatures. The reason for this is one, a Nature Climate Change and according to the research published in the previous issue of the magazine, it is none other than metabolism.

Women’s resting metabolism is slower, so they may feel colder. Due to the faster metabolism of men, their bodies are warmer, so they feel comfortable in a room with a lower temperature. According to the study, the majority of women are 25oC, and 22 for menoC was ideal.

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Coldness: does it indicate illness?

At the beginning of flu and respiratory infections, we may be colder, shivering and chills may also occur in addition to a high fever. This is a natural phenomenon, after the first few days, as the healing process takes place, it usually goes away. A problem is indicated when we suddenly notice that seemingly without any reason, we get cold at the previously set temperature, we dress more and more thickly.

“Typically, the complaint affecting women is hypothyroidism, which is often the cause of colds. It can also be caused by anemia, malnutrition and vasoconstriction – in this case, the limb in question is typically colder, numb, and painful. If, in addition to a cold, the affected limb turns white due to the cold, it may be Raynaud’s phenomenon, which may indicate an autoimmune disease.”

Raynaud’s phenomenon

The the cold is a phenomenon that mainly affects women between the ages of 40 and 60 (or stress) the blood circulation in the fingers practically stops. After the few minutes of seizures life slowly returns to the whitened fingers, they become normal in color, the numbness and pain also disappear.

Ha if you experience such symptoms in addition to feeling cold, you should definitely consult a doctor! Raynaud’s phenomenon does not cause complications in everyone, but continuous follow-up is necessary in order to detect it in time if it does.

“The the hardening and thickening of the skin visible on the fingers and the connective tissue under the skin can also occur on the internal organs over time, in fact, excessive collagen production suffocates the tissues. In order to recognize and treat this in time, in the event of complaints, it is important to have an annual – or more frequent – ​​check depending on the condition.”

Source: Immune Center

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