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Can i catch hypothermia in warm weather?

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No: HypOthermia is about cold. You could sit in a tub of ice and get sick regardless of it being a warm day. HypERthermia is heat-related illness.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Yes!: You can get hypothermia even in the summer. If you get wet, are not dressed well you can still get hypothermia. It is more common in the winter obviously but if you are going to be outdoors you need to be prepared. http://www.theactivetimes.com/summer-hypothermia-4-tips-preventing-unexpected

Answered 10/10/2016

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NO: NO- it is only related to severe lower temperature exposure. Additionally, it is NOT contagious!

Answered 10/11/2016

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Define warm weather: Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it produces it. The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold water. But prolonged exposure to any environment colder than your body can lead to hypothermia if you aren't dressed appropriately or can't control the conditions, such as wet clothing, wind, inadequate nutrition or hydration. See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/basics/definition/con-20020453

Answered 7/6/2017

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Yes.: Hypothermia from exposure to the elements can happen in warm weather as well. Our bodies core temperature is 98.6 Degrees--and any temperature less than that removes heat from our body. A person can become hypothermic if exposed to the elements at variable rates depending on nutritional status, health, hydration, and age. Warm and dry is very important.

Answered 10/11/2016

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Dr. Keith Thomae answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Not unless you are wrapped in ice, or underwater (and the weather is warm, but not exposed to you).

Answered 10/11/2016

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