Frostbite Signs and Symptoms

12/7/2022 (Permalink)

Frostbite Signs and Symptoms

Frostbite Symptoms  Have you ever been exposed to freezing weather conditions and noticed your skin becoming very cold and red, and after that numb, hard, and pale? If you have, then you have experienced the first signs of frostbite! SERVPRO® of Morgantown responds to storm damage emergencies in and other cities in , and we want you to stay safe and healthy this winter season.  

Here is some information on frostbite and when to see a doctor from the Mayo Clinic:   

Signs and symptoms of frostbite include:    At first, cold skin and a prickling feeling    Numbness   

Red, white, bluish-white or grayish-yellow skin    Hard or waxy-looking skin   

Clumsiness due to joint and muscle stiffness   

Blistering after rewarming, in severe cases   

Seek medical attention for frostbite if you experience:  Signs and symptoms of superficial or deep frostbite  

Increased pain, swelling, redness or discharge in the area that was frostbitten  

Fever   

New, unexplained symptoms    

Get emergency medical help if you suspect hypothermia, a condition in which your body loses heat faster than it can be produced. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include:  

• Intense shivering  
• Slurred speech   
• Drowsiness and loss of coordination  

Call Us!   

When your home or business has a storm damage emergency, SERVPRO® of Morgantown has a team of storm restoration technicians on call to serve you 24-hours a day. Call us at 304-291-3434. We’ll restore your storm damage in Morgantown, “Like it never even happened.  

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