Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Hypothermia
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Hypothermia, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Hypothermia. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Hypothermia. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Hypothermia includes:
- Cold exposure
- Alcohol consumption
- Hypothyroidism
- Certain medications
- See also causes of symptom hypothermia
Hypothermia as a symptom: Conditions listing Hypothermia as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Underlying conditions discussion: Some illnesses and medications place a person at risk because they affect the way the body handles cold temperatures. Illnesses that may blunt the response to cold include: 1
Some illnesses and medications place a person
at risk because they affect the way the body handles cold
temperatures. Illnesses that may blunt the response to cold
include: 1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Accidental Hypothermia - Age Page - Health Information: NIA
Last revision:
Oct 28, 2003
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