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Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature below 35.0 °C (95.0 °F) in humans. [2] Symptoms depend on the temperature. In mild hypothermia, there is shivering and mental confusion. In moderate hypothermia, shivering stops and confusion increases. [3]
One of the major symptoms of Shapiro syndrome is the hypothermia. Clonidine , an alpha 2-adrenoreceptor agonist, is a medication commonly used for hypertension. However, clonidine has been found to aid in hypothalamic regulation and is the most effective medication for symptom management in Shapiro syndrome . [ 5 ]
Causes: Exposure to cold temperatures [6] Risk factors: Military occupation, recreational winter activities, homelessness, inadequate or wet clothing, substance abuse, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease [6] [7] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [1] [6] Differential diagnosis: Hypothermia, Raynaud's phenomenon, chilblains (pernio), cold ...
Brutally cold weather is affecting large swaths of the United States, with about 80% of the population experiencing temperatures below freezing.
[1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals. Because most people are not diagnostically trained or knowledgeable, they typically describe their symptoms in layman's terms, rather than using specific medical terminology. This list is not exhaustive.
Hypothermia, compartment syndrome [2] [1] Types: Superficial, deep [2] Causes: Temperatures below freezing [1] Risk factors: Alcohol, smoking, mental health problems, certain medications, prior cold injury [1] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [3] Differential diagnosis: Frostnip, pernio, trench foot [4] Prevention
The Virginia State Police investigator seemed puzzled about what the inmate was describing: “unbearable” conditions at a prison so cold that toilet water would freeze over and inmates were ...
Diagnosis is based on symptoms in the appropriate situation. [2] Family members may be tested to see if they are susceptible by muscle biopsy or genetic testing. [4] Treatment is with dantrolene and rapid cooling along with other supportive measures. [2] [4] The avoidance of potential triggers is recommended in susceptible people. [2]