What is a snow bite? And what are the factors that increase the chance of their occurrence

Written By طقس العرب on 2021/01/31

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - Many doctors have warned of the danger of catching a snow bite, which is common in such climates. What is meant by a bite of snow?

Snow bite is a state of freezing that affects the fingers, toes, or any other parts of the body exposed to very cold temperatures, which leads to numbness at first and loss of sensation with difficulty in movement, severe pain and swelling in the fingers and toes and may lead to tissue damage due to lack of access It only takes a few minutes in cold weather to cause permanent damage to the limbs and ears, which are vulnerable, which must be well protected.

What are the factors that increase the risk of getting a snow bite?

What are the symptoms of a snow bite?

What are the procedures that must be followed to prevent and treat the affected area with a bite?

If you suspect you have been bitten by a bite , seek medical attention immediately. If you do not receive help immediately, you should:

 

Source: Medical

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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