Image via WikipediaSo as we get into the cooler seasons of the year, one thing you need to think about is the risk there can be to exposing your feet. Wearing high heels, sandals, any open toe shoes, open heel shoes, or just going barefoot runs a high risk on you feet that you will not see in spring or summer time. Due to the colder temperatures, exposed feet have the risk of getting frostbite. While we don’t get the extreme cold temps that northern states get, South Carolina still gets cold at night, cold enough to freeze your toes off. But what exactly happens when your feet get frostbite?Frostbite starts to show itself through a painful tingling or burning sensation. Then the area with frostbite starts to turn numb and a change occurs in the color of the area’s skin. The color is usually turns from a red or pale color to a blue or black color. The other problem is that once an area of skin gets frostbite, it is much more prone in the future to get frostbite again. So how does one treat frostbite once they have it?
First of all, make sure to get yourself or the other person out of the cold as fast as possible. Then make sure that the area effected is dry and also warm. Make sure that you don’t expose the skin to extreme warm like a fire or by putting it too close to a heater. You’ll end up burning the area instead of helping it. Make sure to seek immediate medical attention as soon as possible to prevent any long term injury. If you live in an area that facing extreme cold often and you are out in that weather a lot, make sure to take precautionary measures to prevent frostbite. Measures like making sure all areas of skin are covered at all times and wear many layers to keep you warm. If you get cold, make sure to warm up as soon as possible. For us who live in South Carolina, make sure to cover up, even your feet, in the colder temps we’ll be facing these next couple of months.
If you have any questions regarding your foot health, contact us by giving Upstate Footcare a call at 877-941-FEET (3338) or visit our website.
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