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When the body is exposed to extreme cold, the tissue can freeze, resulting in frostbite. A loss of feeling and color in the skin are two signs of frostbite.WebMD: Understanding Frostbite - The Basics The body's extremities, such as the feet, hands, nose and ears, are most susceptible. These areas are the furthest away from the heart, and therefore have limited blood flow.
Frostbite can be accompanied by hypothermia, which should be attended to prior to treating the frostbite.MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Frostbite
Frostbite may go initially unnoticed due to the effected area's numbness. Ranging in severity from mild to severe, the three degrees of frostbite are frostnip, superficial frostbite, and deep frostbite.WebMD: Understanding Frostbite - The Basics
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- Risk groups: Elderly, children and people with circulatory problems
- Cause: Long exposure to cold temperatures
- May require hospitalization for 1-2 days to observe severity
- If treated promptly, most cases have full recovery
- Severe frostbite can cause permanent damage
- Amputation may be necessary in extreme cases
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Symptoms
- Pain
- Burning
- Numbness
- Loss of sensation
- Skin color change varying from pale to black
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@inaequitas hi hi hi! It is really cold outside and I left my bum gloves at home :( I think i might be getting frostbite
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17-yr-old boy is rescued from an ice floe near the Nunavut community of Coral Harbour. Being treated for mild hypothermia and frostbite.
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@JakeCanuso Hope you didnt get frostbite wearing your kilt ??
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God it's FRAZZBONGING outside. I've just been out to the bin and nearly got frostbite.
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