What are nonfreezing tissue injuries?
Nonfreezing tissue injuries are skin injuries caused by the cold. If your skin gets so cold it freezes, it's called frostbite Frostbite Frostbite is an injury where a part of your body freezes. The frozen tissue dies and can't come back to life. Cold also can damage tissue without freezing it. This is called nonfreezing tissue... read more 
. Common types of nonfreezing tissue injuries are:
Frostnip
Immersion foot (trench foot)
Immersion foot is an injury from being in wet, cold socks or shoes for several days. It's sometimes called trench foot.
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Your foot gets pale, damp, swollen, numb, and cold
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To treat immersion foot, gently warm, dry, and elevate your foot
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Your foot will become red and painful as it warms, and you may get blisters
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For weeks after, your foot may be very sensitive and sweaty
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Doctors may give antibiotics to prevent infection
Prevent immersion foot by:
Chilblains
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