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Frostbite


 
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    • Frostbite (congelatio in medical terminology) is the medical condition where damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold. It is related, but not identical, to hypothermia. The early stages of frostbite are sometimes called "frostnip".

    Symptoms

    Generally, frostbite is accompanied with discoloration of the skin, along with burning and/or tingling sensations, partial or complete numbness, and possibly intense pain. If the nerves and blood vessels have been severely damaged, gangrene may follow, and amputation may eventually be required. If left untreated, frostbitten skin gradually darkens after a few hours. Skin destroyed by frostbite is completely black and looks loose and flayed, as if burnt.

    Related Topics:
    Numbness - Nerve - Blood vessel - Gangrene - Amputation

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    ◄ Frostbite: Introduction
    Frostbite: Treatment ►

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►Introduction
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