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02-10-2012, 10:36 PM
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Re: Trench Foot
When I was in the Army we were always warned about this and taught how to prevent it, but I've never actually seen what it looked like.  |
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02-12-2012, 06:32 AM
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Re: Trench Foot
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_foot "Affected feet may become numb, affected by erythrosis (turning red) or cyanosis (turning blue) as a result of poor vascular supply, and feet may begin to have a decaying odor due to the possibility of the early stages of necrosis setting in. As the condition worsens, feet may also begin to swell. Advanced trench foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections; this is sometimes called tropical ulcer (jungle rot). If left untreated, trench foot usually results in gangrene, which can cause the need for amputation. If trench foot is treated properly, complete recovery is normal, though it is marked by severe short-term pain when feeling returns. One soldier said that it became almost impossible to tolerate the pain. As with other cold-related injuries, trench foot leaves sufferers more susceptible to it in the future.[citation needed] Trench foot occurs when feet are cold and damp while wearing constricting footwear. Unlike frostbite, trench foot does not require freezing temperatures and can occur in temperatures up to 60° Fahrenheit (about 16° Celsius). The condition can occur with as little as eleven hours' exposure.[citation needed] The mechanism of tissue damage is not fully understood. Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis has long been regarded as a contributory cause." |
