“The departments to be consulted for cold feet are as follows.
The first option is to register for vascular surgery and select appropriate tests under the guidance of a specialist or refer to other departments such as endocrinology, cardiovascular medicine, psychiatry and nutrition to clarify the diagnosis. Cold feet are seen in middle-aged and elderly people with a history of smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia or diabetes or where tests reveal the presence of high-risk factors, consider the possibility of lower limb atherosclerotic occlusive disease.
Men under 45 years of age with a history of smoking and a history of wandering superficial phlebitis are considered for possible thrombo-occlusive vasculitis, and if accompanied by significant systemic symptoms such as memory loss, decreased sweating and weight gain, further options such as endocrinology for thyroid function related investigations need to be considered.”