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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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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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Why dont penguins in Antarctica ever get frostbite? 1 AnswerThe secret is in the feet of penguins. They have hundreds of small pads on the bottom of its feet. These are the only parts of the foot which will touch the g... read more
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