Well apparently mine was the 1st stage goin to the severe one .. coz my toe really almost felt nothing at all when i try to inflicit a little pain on it .... see smething of such , i really panicked but i could only tink of ways of warmin it back asap so i can hve my healthy toe back again. Hurried to soak my toe in warm to hot water so it can gain heat faster... So at tis moment, the toe has slowly flush a bit red .. and yes my toe is back ( i hope ).. still though a lil numb .. but deffo not the white scary piece of meat ... gosh to now tink back, i really felt like teary
After readin the article below, i was glad tht i got my scarf with mi ( umbrella is of no use at all though it was raining , coz the wind is too strong tht it basically can blow the umbrella away ) while i was walking hme. Coz the scarf really did hlp on keepin my neck and ears temperature at a level tht i still hve consious of. But i remembered i felt like i had a heart attach juz den, coz my heart was beatin so fast n hard at the cold strong windy rain. Looks like i need to tink of ways to keep my feet warm the nxt time ... arghzzzz
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FROSTBITE?Mild frostbite (frostnip) affects the outer skin layers and appears as a blanching or whitening of the skin. Usually, these symptoms disappear as warming occurs, but the skin may appear red for several hours. In severe cases, the frostbitten skin will appear waxy looking with a white, grayish-yellow or grayish-blue color. The affected part(s) will have no feeling (numbness) and blisters may be present. The tissue will feel frozen or "wooden". This indicates a very serious condition. Other symptoms that indicate frostbite are swelling, itching, burning and deep pain as the area is warmed. Treatment Field treatment of frostbite is possible but with exception to very minor cases, medical treatment should always be sought out. The most important step in treating frostbite is to make sure you will not refreeze the injured area. Warm the frostbitten areas slowly, and start at the outer extremities and work your way in (toes to feet, fingers to hands, nose to cheeks) using warm breath or by tucking the hands or feet inside warm clothing by bare warm flesh (armpits and groin areas work best).
For broader areas of frostbite (when more than a toe or earlobe is involved) keep the frostbitten area elevated. Wrapping the injured area in warmed blankets. If possible immerse in warm water (104 to 108 degrees - similar in temperature to what you would bathe a new born baby in) for 15 to 30 minutes. Please note that immersion can become quite painful as the flesh begins to thaw out. You should never rub or massage( shit i did tht ... now i am afraid ) the frozen areas, doing so only rubs the ice crystals around on the delicate cell walls and causes further injury and damage.
Prevention Prevention of frostbite is actually very simple and for the most part is based on common sense.
Wool socks, VVS, with liner socks made of Wick Dry or Cool Max, with good boots that are waterproofed help keep your feet warm. In more extreme conditions consider wearing mountaineering boots.
Wear a hat that will cover your ears. If you are in extreme cold or windy conditions, a ski mask or facemask is helpful. In the most severe conditions, total coverage of your face, including ski goggles may be required so that not the tiniest bit of skin is exposed on the face or head.
Don't drink alcohol, consume caffeinated drinks or smoke when out in the extreme cold. All of these activities encourage hypothermia and frostbite.
Unless your life absolutely depends on it, never walk on frostbitten feet. If blisters form during rewarming do not break or drain them. The skin as it thaws out may turn red, could tingle, burn or be very painful. If you experience pain during the rewarming process, get blisters, or have tissue damage you should seek medical attention immediately. Never rewarm a frostbitten area on your own if you can get conventional medical help and advice in a timely fashion.
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