Avoid Prolonged Cold Temperature Exposure
There are various risk factors associated with rhabdomyolysis. One of the most common is hypothermia, which is essentially a dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition that involves a severely low temperature of the body. Its symptoms generally involve a fast heart rate, pale skin, and shivering. Even at a mild stage, hypothermia is considered an emergency, and treatment should be addressed immediately to avoid permanent damage.
The signs of hypothermia generally depend on its severity. In mild to moderate cases, individuals may experience shivering, exhaustion, memory loss, fumbling hands, dry skin, rapid heart rate, and elevated blood pressure, to name a few. However, if the body temperature drops below 28°C or 82°F, effects like lung congestion and eventual heart failure may occur. Therefore, clinical treatments may be required to address serious cases of hypothermia.
While various factors like malnutrition, age, and existing medical conditions may contribute to the onset of hypothermia, the condition usually occurs due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. So to avoid it, you must stay in warm and dry places and remove wet clothing. Having multiple clothing layers during cold days and avoiding beverages that increase heat loss will allow you to remain warm and prevent hypothermia.
