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Can hypothermia lead to a coma?

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Yes, it can, if the drop in body temperature is severe enough and sufficiently prolonged. The coma is one step short of death. read more

However, much milder environments can also lead to hypothermia, depending on a person's age, body mass, body fat, overall health, and length of time exposed to cold temperatures. A frail, older adult in a 60-degree house after a power outage can develop mild hypothermia overnight. read more

Hypothermia can be a medical emergency if the person's body temperature drops too low. Symptoms include: shivering, a decrease in the heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure; slurred speech, confusion, apathy, and dilated pupils. read more

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