As a result of a long stay in the cold, in the water, or on the snow, hypothermia can develop, the consequences of which are very serious. First of all, these are colds, sinusitis, bronchitis , tonsillitis. Inflammation of the urogenital system, nerve problems, frostbite and even cardiac arrest are not excluded. What else do we need to know about hypothermia?
Consequences of hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical term for lowering body temperature as a result of hypothermia. There are three degrees of hypothermia:
- slight hypothermia - body temperature 32-34 degrees;
- medium degree - temperature 29-32 degrees;
- a severe degree - a temperature of 29 degrees and below.
The consequences of a severe degree are most often cardiac arrest and death from hypothermia.
How not to get sick after hypothermia?
In order not to get sick as a result of hypothermia, you should first of all avoid hypothermia of the feet, the consequences of this are the most unpleasant:
- cystitis ;
- kidney inflammation;
- inflammation of the bladder and canals;
- inflammation of the adrenal glands;
- inflammation of the ovaries and other organs located in the lower half of the body.
Also as a result of hypothermia, pneumonia, tuberculosis of the bones, sinusitis and meningitis can develop. It is for this reason that the body should be kept in good shape so that it can resist the effects of low temperatures as best as possible. First of all, it concerns a full-fledged, balanced diet, vitamin intake, hardening and maintenance of physical activity. Also, you should not be reminded that you should be dressed warmly and in the weather. There are several ways to alleviate the effects of hypothermia:
- Once in a warm room, immediately remove all clothes and go to bed.
- Rinse the numb parts of the body.
- Drink plenty of warm (not hot) liquid.
Strictly forbidden:
- physical activity;
- drinking;
- hot tubs.