Frostbite Natural Remedies: Symptoms And How To Prevent It?

Frostbite Natural Remedies: Symptoms And How To Prevent It? . If you have been out in the cold for a while and your extremities feel cold and numb, it means that frostbite has set in. They can be classified into 3 categories:

• Frostnip – Numbness in the ears, nose, hands or feet and is followed by whitening of the tissue.
• Superficial Frostbite – The skin is hard on the surface and appears white and waxy.
• Deep Frostbite – Tissues can turn blotchy and blue and will be very hard.

Symptoms And Causes of Frostbite

• Hands, feet, ears or nose become cold and numb. Skin whitens and then surface hardens.
  
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• Skin becomes blotchy or blue and very hard. Blisters may also appear.

Main causes of frostbite include:

• Frostbite occurs from exposure to cold weather.
• Occurrence of frostbite depends on the temperature, exposure-length and wind chill.
• Damp clothing, alcohol consumption, below-average body fat can increase risk factors.

Natural Remedies For Frostbite

• If possible get out of the cold first.
• Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed.
• Frostbitten areas should never be rubbed or massaged and avoid ointments.
• For frost-nip: Apply direct warmth by blowing on the areas. Your frost-nipped hands can be kept under warm armpits, and for nose apply warm hands. There may be a slightly tingly or burning sensation.
  
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• For Superficial Frostbite: Immerse the affected part into comfortably warm (100 – 105 degree Fahrenheit) water and keep replacing warm water when necessary.
• For Deep Frostbite: Prevent bruising. Wrap the area in soft material or blanket and keep it elevated till you reach the hospital.

How Can You Prevent Frostbite?

• Dress appropriately, so that the outer layer is water and windproof. Wear proper footwear and cover face, nose and ears adequately. Instead of gloves wear heavy mittens.
• Keep away from smoking and alcoholic beverages.
• Loss of body heat can be slowed down, by applying a moisturizer while going out.
• Keep a sleeping bag or blanket in your car while traveling during winter. It helps to keep you warm.
• Skin temperature is lowered if petrol splashes on exposed skin, so be careful at petrol pumps.
• When the temperature falls below 20 degree Fahrenheit, avoid going out.