Hypothermia
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Hypothermia is the drop in body temperature below normal levels, which occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, usually from exposure to cold.
Warning signs: intense shivering, confusion, drowsiness, slow speech, clumsiness in movements and, in advanced cases, loss of alertness.
Who is most vulnerable: older adults, young children and those exposed to cold environments or submerged in water for a prolonged time.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician and the internist care for cases of hypothermia, especially when they are moderate or severe. If a person shows confusion and shivering after being exposed to cold, it is necessary to seek medical help immediately and keep them warm in the meantime.
Data on 92 doctors who treat hypothermia
Which specialist treats hypothermia?
Hypothermia should be managed by an internal medicine physician or a general practitioner, who assess the patient's overall condition and the necessary measures. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypothermia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Frequently asked questions
What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia is the drop in body temperature below normal levels, which occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, usually from exposure to cold.
Which doctor treats hypothermia?
Hypothermia should be managed by an internal medicine physician or a general practitioner, who assess the patient's overall condition and the necessary measures. Find these specialists.