What are the after effects of frostbite?

Immediate after effects

* Numbness

* Tingling

* Prickling

* Aching

* Redness

* Swelling

* Blistering

* Skin discoloration

* Difficulty moving the affected area

Long-term after effects

* Loss of skin

* Tissue damage

* Infection

* Gangrene

* Scarring

* Amputation

* Nerve damage

* Chronic pain

* Sensitivity to cold

* Raynaud's phenomenon (a condition that affects blood flow to the fingers and toes)

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