Diseases and Conditions
Hypothermia
Staying warm in cold weather
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Complications
People who develop hypothermia because of exposure to cold weather or cold water are also vulnerable to other cold-related injuries, including:
- Freezing of body tissues (frostbite)
- Decay and death of tissue resulting from an interruption in blood flow (gangrene)