A disorder of the feet following prolonged immersion in water characterized by swelling, coldness of the feet, a waxy white appearance, cyanotic areas, and a loss of feeling. Eater, the feet become red and hot, and swelling increases.
A condition which develops following prolonged immersion of the feet in cold or cool water. It was commonly seen during the Second World War in shipwrecked sailors and airmen who had crashed into the sea, spending long periods there before being rescued. Such prolonged exposure results in vasoconstriction of the smaller arteries in the feet, leading to coldness and blueness and finally, in severe cases, to ulceration and gangrene.
A condition of the feet, resulting from prolonged immersion in cold water, in which pain and inflammation are followed by swelling, discoloration, and numbness.
Frostbite, also known as trench foot, is a cold-related injury that occurs when the feet are exposed to wet and cold conditions for an extended period. In the initial stages, the feet lose color and the pulse becomes undetectable. As the condition progresses, the feet become red, swollen, and painful. Neglecting this condition can lead to muscle weakness, skin ulcers, or even gangrene.