10 Frostbite Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Hypothermia
Hypothermia is characterized by body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the causes of hypothermia is frostbite resulting from exposure to extremely cold weather. The longer the exposure period, the lower the body temperature will get.
Treatment of hypothermia needs to be done very carefully and under proper medical supervision, especially in advanced stages of frostbite as the body becomes very fragile. In cases of hypothermia, rewarming should be done very slowly and carefully so that the frozen parts can get un-frozen without causing even more damage. Heat should not be placed directly against the skin.
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