Question 1

what are common side effects of frostbite? how can i treat it?

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FROSTBITE: Frostbite is the sharp, painful sensations that result from the freezing & thawing of the skin. It is a severe cold injury. The areas of the body most vulnerable to the effects of frostbite are the feet & toes, the tip of the nose, the rims & lobes of the ears, & the tips of the fingers. If you develop frostbite, see your doctor at once. Do not treat it with ice, ice water, or snow.

Question 2

what is the treatment for frostbite that is best and has fewest side effects?

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Rewarming: Frostbite is, quite simply, frozen tissues. Depending on how severe the frostbite (i.e. How deep the freeze goes), the treatment can range from simply rewarming to in-patient treatment similar to burns to amputations and long recovery times. If you have frostbite, you should see a doctor right away.

Question 3

can frostbite be cured?

Accepted Answer

Injury to be managed: Frostbite happens when the body part affected gets frozen.  Your body has to heal up from the injury.  If the frostbite is mild, prognosis is very good.  If it is severe, you can sometimes lose the affected body part.  Seek medical treatment asap, and educate yourself in frostbite prevention (not enough room here to go into details).

Question 4

what are the symptoms of frostbite?

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Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious after effects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

Question 5

what to do if this is really frostbite?

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Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious aftereffects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

Question 6

may have frostbite unsure if frostbite?

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Using this site: You get the most from this site when you provide a description of your problem (signs,symptoms,location. type of exposure,etc.) You are welcome to start over, with details that someone can use to address your issue. Posts are not linked so each needs to have all needed info.

Question 7

how to know if this is really frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious aftereffects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

Question 8

i think that i may have frostbite. how would i know for sure?

Accepted Answer

Look for...: ...White, red, and yellow patches of skin that is numb. In more severe cases blisters develop 1–2 days later, then become hard and blackened (but usually appear worse than they are). If the area freezes further, deep frostbite occurs, causing damage to muscles, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. That is a serious situation, sometimes resulting in loss of fingers or toes.

Question 9

can frostbite lead to an amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the tissue damage is extensive enough, this can lead to amputation.

Question 10

when does frostbite turn skin black?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: turns black for deeper more severe injuries. Mild frostbite may not show any change but feel different or numb. Redness or blistering represents more injury. Even Deeper frostbite runs black at least  48 hours after injury. It may blister first and then turn black. With a  black area, debridement may be needed but often waiting 1-3 months unless infected is recommended to decide/ amputation needed

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