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Mar 5, 2022 · Normal body temperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). Hypothermia (hi-poe-THUR-me-uh) occurs as your body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs can't work normally. Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and eventually ...
Hypothermia symptoms vary based on the severity of the condition. The stages of hypothermia include mild, moderate and severe. Mild hypothermia. Mild hypothermia means your body temperature is between 95 F and 89.6 F (35 C and 32 C). Signs of mild hypothermia include: Shivering and chattering teeth. Exhaustion. Clumsiness, slow movements and ...
Jan 19, 2024 · Hypothermia is defined as an involuntary drop in body temperature below 35C. Symptoms will vary based on the severity of hypothermia. Hypothermia can be further defined based on core temperature as mild (32-35C), moderate (28-32C), severe (<28C), with some experts also categorizing certain individuals with profound (<24C) hypothermia.
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Who is at risk for hypothermia? The following people are most at risk for hypothermia: Elderly people, who often have other illnesses, such as hypothyroidism, heart disease, or circulation problems, or take medicines that interfere with the body's ability to regulate its temperature
Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when your body temperature drops below 95°F. Major complications can result from this drop in temperature, including death. Hypothermia is particularly...
May 12, 2022 · Acute exposure to cold, such as immersion in cold water or getting caught in the snow. This is worse than simply being out in cold weather. Fatigue or other lack of metabolic action that doesn't produce sufficient heat, including intoxication with alcohol or malnutrition. Chronic exposure to mild or moderate cold temperatures without a break.