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Some possible causes of Shapiro syndrome include hypothalamic dysfunction, neurotransmitter abnormalities, genetic variation, and endogenous high melatonin. However, the exact cause of Shapiro syndrome is unknown. Hypothalamus is a structure deep within the brain that connects the endocrine and nervous system together. The hypothalamus keeps ...
Another classification system, the Swiss staging system, divides hypothermia based on the presenting symptoms which is preferred when it is not possible to determine an accurate core temperature. [2] Other cold-related injuries that can be present either alone or in combination with hypothermia include:
787 Symptoms involving digestive system. 787.0 Nausea and vomiting. 787.01 Nausea w/vomiting; 787.02 Nausea, alone; 787.03 Vomiting, alone; 787.1 Heartburn; 787.2 Dysphagia; 787.3 Gas/bloating; 787.4 Visible peristalsis; 787.5 Abnormal bowel sounds; 787.6 Encopresis, NOS, fecal incontinence; 787.9 Other symptoms involving digestive system. 787. ...
[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.
Affected skin becomes numb, which can cause a clumsy walking pattern if the feet are affected; Skin transitions from red to a pale color depending on temperature of exposure [4] [15] After cold exposure. Symptoms can last from a few hours to a few days; During rewarming, skin appears pale blue and continue to be cold, numb, and swollen [4] [15]
Non-freezing cold injuries (NFCI) is a class of tissue damage caused by sustained exposure to low temperature without actual freezing. [1] There are several forms of NFCI, and the common names may refer to the circumstances in which they commonly occur or were first described, such as trench foot, which was named after its association with trench warfare.
Other rare causes of hyperthermia include thyrotoxicosis and an adrenal gland tumor, called pheochromocytoma, both of which can cause increased heat production. [2] Damage to the central nervous system from brain hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, and other kinds of injury to the hypothalamus can also cause hyperthermia. [2]
Early symptoms of hypovolemia include headache, fatigue, weakness, thirst, and dizziness. The more severe signs and symptoms are often associated with hypovolemic shock. These include oliguria , cyanosis , abdominal and chest pain, hypotension , tachycardia , cold hands and feet, and progressively altering mental status.