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The first signs that your body temperature is too low are typical responses to cold, for example, you'll have chills and start shivering. When hypothermia becomes severe, you may stop shivering. As hypothermia progresses, you will be unable to think clearly or move.
In hypothermia (hi-poe-THUR-me-uh), the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Regular body temperature is around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).
Hypothermia occurs after exposure to cold, wet or windy conditions. Eventually, with continued exposure to cold temperatures, your body uses up its stored energy and your body temperature begins to fall. Hypothermia is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.
Hypothermia happens when you have long exposure to cold weather and your body temperature drops dangerously low. Symptoms include shivering, slow breathing, mental confusion , and a...
Body temperature below 95°F (35°C) is considered abnormally low, and the condition is known as hypothermia. Learn about 14 signs, 7 risks, 8 first-aid tips, how to prevent, fever temperature, causes, and others.
Hypothermia is a condition involving a low body temperature, usually below 95°F (35°C). Shivering, pale skin, unclear speech, and a fast heart rate can be signs of hypothermia. It is a medical...
Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature brought on by staying in cold temperatures for a long period of time. This lowered body temperature affects the brain, and a person's ability to think clearly or move well. Severe hypothermia can also cause an irregular heartbeat leading to heart failure and death.