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What is Frostbite? Frostbite damages your skin if your skin gets into contact with freezing temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). Getting out during a cold windy winter can also cause frostbite. Frostbite can affect any part of your body but your fingers, toes, nose, and ears are more prone to it. Though it gets well by itself in a few days, in some instances it can cause permanent and irreversible tissue damage, a condition known as necrosis. To prevent frostbite , you need to limit your time outdoors and often warm up your body if you’re exposed to freezing temperatures. If it’s important to go outside during very cold temperature then take precautionary measures such as wearing warm clothes, beanies, and hand gloves. What are the Types of Frostbite? There are no types of frostbite but there are three stages of it that occur gradually including: – Frostnip: It’s the starting and mild form of frostbite that causes numbness in the affected areas. When your skin ...

  What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis is a complicated health condition where the patient suffers from severe fatigue that may last for at least six months and researchers are not yet able to decipher the exact reason for it. With physical or mental activity the disorder worsens and it doesn’t improve with rest. People living with this condition frequently experience symptoms, such as unrefreshing sleep, waking up a lot at night, for no apparent reason, having trouble concentrating, and multi-tasking along with muscle aches. This condition is often abbreviated as ME/ CFS . What are the Types of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? The types of chronic fatigue syndrome include: Post-Exertional Fatigue: In post- exertional fatigue, the symptoms worsen after even a minor physical or mental effort, with symptoms usually deteriorating 12 to 48 hours after activity and may last for days or even weeks. Wired Fatigue: T...