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Has anyone experienced Hypothermia after tapering off LEXAPRO?

I took Lexapro for a while.....but before that I was taking Prozac....Lexapro was much better for me but I started having erectial issues.....(good and bad).....try to get a book on positive think...

What is hypothermia and shock?

The human body functions only within a narrow temperature range. Warmth must be maintained to support the chemical and metabolic functions sustaining life. When the body cools below acceptable leve...

Has anyone got any personal experience of HYPOTHERMIA treatment for cancer and can tell me about it?

It is called cryotherapy and uses the instant freezing process to kill the cells instead of radiation and chemo. Has become well accepted and has much less secondary problems.

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What is the proper first aid for hypothermia?

Remove from clothing, cover with a warm blanket, and in severe cases they soak them in a tub of cold water - slowly moving them to tubs of warmer and warmer water...

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Is there a fisrt aid method for hypothermia or pneumonia?

It is very serious, a lot of people have pneumonia and don't know it and you can die of hypothermia in a mater of hours. Your mom loves you and is looking out for your best interest and your ...

How do you feel when you have hypothermia?

Early symptoms include: Shivering Cold, pale, or blue-gray skin Lack of interest or concern (apathy) Poor judgment Mild unsteadiness in balance or walking Slurred speech Numb hands a...

How soon would death occur from /Hypothermia in cold water?

Depending on the water temperature and amount and type of clothing, shock can cause unconsciousness in less than 30 seconds in the majority of individuals exposed to such conditions, which would th...

Where can I find information on Hypothermia and Hyperthermia?

You're cheating. In the time it took you to come here and post this question, you could have just typed in "hypothermia" and "hyperthermia" in the search field and already...

Other than underactive thyroid, what causes hypothermia in my case?

Hi Mike Here is a clear defination and how to resolve it. Im not sure you have it, but here is the info anyway. You sound like you also need to take control of your health. Quit focusing on the ...

Can one get brain damage from hypothermia, or will the cold protect the brain?

From the earliest days of surgery; doctors recognize that hypothermia or cooling the patient down below nomal body temperature had a beneficial effect on both protecting the various organs and mini...

Anyone know how to treat hypothermia or blood loss?

Hypothermia: (general care): 1. prevent additional evaporative heat loss by removing wet garments and insulating the victim from further environmental exposures. 2. for mild hypothermia: (>34...

What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?

Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature brought on by staying in cold temperatures for a long period of time; a life-threatening emergency. Hyperthermia is an unusually high body tempe...

My wifes mom,79, was told she has liver cancer/can inducing hypothermia help in surgery?has high blood press.

Is she having surgery? If so, that is good. I have put a link to a comprehensive explanation of liver cancer put out by the government. It is really good. Even if the cancer can't be fully cur...

If a person is pulled from a river with sever hypothermia what is the best treatment prehospital?

Remove all wet clothes and wrap up in a blanket with them for body heat

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Explanation of shock process and acid/base imbalances in hypothermia?

Hypothermia is divided into two types: primary and secondary. Primary hypothermia occurs when the body's heat-balancing mechanisms are working properly but are subjected to extreme cold, where...

Alright, what keeps this man from dying from hypothermia then?

TUMO??? Oh, come on now....this is exactly the right category for this head case. I swear some people just sit around thinking, "Okay, what is the craziest thing I can think of right now?&qu...

What is the best and ultimate cure for hypothermia?

In a hospital setting, we use a warming blanket and warmed IV saline. In the field, you insulate a hypothermic person with anything you can including your own body.

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Looking for children geared/ related game/info on hypothermia and frost bite. any ideas of some good sites?

Contact your local Red Cross, they have several books geared toward children for information on first aid, disasters, and fire safety.

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Are there any long term affects from suffering hypothermia?

Yes! If body temperature drops below approx 32.2 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) then major organs begin to fail, including the brain. Brain damage can be a lasting result, as well as need...

In what conditions could drinking alcohol lead to hypothermia?

Passing out in a snowbank.

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How would you know if you have hypothermia?

You might never know because in a severe case, you gradually lose consciousness and then you die. From what I've heard, however, you start out shivering, but then as your muscles become...

I am scared to go to bed because i sleep walk and sleep talk: Can u help me?

First you can see the web page ...

Is there an opposite of a fever?

First of all, how are you taking your temperature? orally? axillary? ear? The opposite of a fever is no fever. You have the flu, so your body is going to try to burn out the bug. It is normal for y...

Would you consider this a suicide attempt, or any kind of SI?

You should continue or seek psychiatric care. Until you know that medication isn't for you there's no reason to rule it out. I don't think that you think this way, but taking medicat...

Weird question about disorders?

The simple answer - you're a teenager and no matter what anyone says, this is NOT the best time of your life! It sure as heck wasn't for me . . . . It could be as simple as sitting down ...

What could an instant change in body temp mean?

You should tell the faculty to keep an eye on the science teacher.

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If one were stranded in the water in the height of summer heat, over night, can one die from hypothermia?

The answer to the first question is yes. It depends on which part f the world you live in. In the caribean you can be all day in the water and hypotermia would not be a problem. Sharks however........

Is it possible for a fat person to live in cold water without getting hypothermia?

No. Humans are not engineered to live in water at any temperature. Seals and walruses have a special kind of fat called brown fat that is more insulative than human fat.

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Anyone have similar experiences or have been trained to deal with those who suffered them?

it is unfortunate to have gone through so much, you definitely need to be seen by a psychitrist, not a psychologist not a counsellor etc, good luck

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What are the health effects of enduring cold temperatures?

The cold itself won't do you any harm. You are probably healthy, and if you enjoy it- go for it.

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