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  2. Frostbite - Overview

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    A condition in which the tissue below the skin freezes. It causes cold skin, numbness, burning, blistering, and decreased sensation to touch.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    Condition Highlight
    Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Doesn't require lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Condition Highlight
    Common for ages 35-50
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    More common in males
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    Causes

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    • The causes include:
    • Results from exposure to cold weather conditions that causes the underlying tissues to freeze
    • It can also result from direct contact with ice, freezing metals or cold liquids
    • Risk factors to developing frostbite include:
    • Medical conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease
    • Alcohol and drug abuse
    • Smoking
    • Age: infants and older people are at higher risk
    • High altitude reduces oxygen supply to the skin

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The symptoms include:

    • Cold, numb, and pale skin
    • Pins and needles
    • Sensation of touch is decreased
    • Burning skin sensation
    • Stinging Sensation
    • Skin discoloration: skin turns red, white, blue or grayishyellow
    • Blistering after rewarming
    • Hard/waxy skin
    • Muscle and joint stiffness

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    Treatment

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    Treatment includes self-care measures for mild cases of frostbite. Severe cases requires medical care in order to prevent complications.

    Medication

    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Relieves pain.

    Ibuprofen

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis is done based on signs and symptoms, skin appearance, and review of recent activities.

    Common tests & procedures

    Physical examination: The doctor takes vitals such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse to exclude conditions such as hypothermia.

    Imaging tests: X-ray or MRI is done to assess the severity of frostbite. Bone scan helps determine if the bone is affected.

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  2. Frostbite

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    A condition in which the tissue below the skin freezes. It causes cold skin, numbness, burning, blistering, and decreased sensation to touch.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    Condition Highlight
    Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Doesn't require lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Condition Highlight
    Common for ages 35-50
    Condition Highlight
    More common in males
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    What does frostbite mean?
    Frostbite is the freezing of a surface or deeper layer of tissues of some part of the body, such as the feet or hands.

    Frostbite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    What are the home remedies to treat frostbite?

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    The treatment for frostbite is rewarding the skin using a warm water bath. Removal of damaged skin tissues must be done and skin must be protected by wrapping clean cloth. Pain reliever medicines can be given. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care must be done. Clot-removal drugs are given. Poor circulation in the limbs due to frostbite can be treated by massaging the limbs, wiggling fingers, running warm water, making a circular motion with the arms, getting indoors to a warmer area, avoiding sudden changes in temperature, avoiding smoking, and managing stress.
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    What causes frostbite?
    The most common cause of frostbite is exposure to freezing cold. The risk rises if the weather also is wet and windy. Frostbite also can be caused by direct contact with ice, freezing metals or very cold liquids. Risk factors for frostbite include: Being in freezing conditions without protective clothing.

    Frostbite - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What is frostbite & how does it affect a person?
    Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. The early stage of frostbite is called frostnip. It causes a cold feeling followed by numbness. As frostbite gets worse, the affected skin may change color and become hard or waxy-looking.

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  4. Mayo Clinic
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  5. Cleveland Clinic
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    Frostbite: Signs & Symptoms, Stages, Treatment

    WEBFrostbite is skin damage caused by freezing temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat frostbite in different stages, and what parts of your body are …

  6. Wikipedia
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    Frostbite - Wikipedia

  7. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/frostbite

    Frostbite: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Recovery …

  8. WebMD
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    Frostbite: How to Spot It, Treat It and Prevent It

    WEBJan 3, 2024 · Frostbite is an injury to your skin and tissues caused by exposure to freezing temperatures. It can cause permanent damage, blisters, and gangrene. Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent frostbite.

  9. Mayo Clinic
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    Frostbite - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

  10. Yale Medicine
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    Frostbite > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

    WEBFrostbite means the skin—and sometimes the tissues underneath the skin—freezes. That’s because 64% of skin consists of water. Just like water turns to ice in freezing temperatures, ice crystals can form inside …

  11. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Frostbite - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    WEBFrostbite is an injury that happens when body tissues freeze in extreme cold. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of frostbite, and how to prevent it.

  12. Medical News Today
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    Frostbite: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical …

    WEBJan 21, 2019 · Frostbite is a type of injury in which extreme cold damages the skin and the tissues beneath it. Learn about the degrees of frostbite, the complications, the treatment, and the prevention tips for …

  13. WebMD
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    Frostbite Causes and Image - WebMD

  14. American Red Cross
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    Frostbite: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | Red Cross

  15. UCHealth
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    Frostbite | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - UCHealth

  16. CDC
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    Preventing Frostbite | Winter Weather | CDC - Centers for …

  17. Mayo Clinic
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    Frostbite: First aid - Mayo Clinic

  18. MedicineNet
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    Frostbite (Frostnip) Stages, Superficial Symptoms & Treatment

  19. Merriam Webster
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    Frostbite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

  20. Healthline
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    Frostbite Stages: Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment of Each

  21. eMedicineHealth
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    Frostbite: Stages, Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment & Recovery Time

  22. Penn Medicine
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    Frostbite - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine

  23. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/science/frostbite

    Frostbite | Definition, Symptoms, Stages, & Facts | Britannica

  24. eMedicine
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/926249

    Frostbite: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology - Medscape

  25. NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/frostbite

    Frostbite - NHS

  26. Cambridge Dictionary
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    FROSTBITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary