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Trench foot is a painful medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions. The condition was first highlighted in WW1, when soldiers in the trenches had their boots/feet immersion in cold water or mud for a long time. The problem starts with the affected feet becoming numb, following this they turn red or blue as a result of poor blood supply. Also the feet may begin to have a decaying odor caused by the early stages of tissue death setting in and as the condition worsens, feet may also begin to swell.
Advanced trench foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections and if left untreated, trench foot usually results in gangrene, which can cause the need for amputation. Treated properly a complete recovery is normal, though severe short-term pain may occur when feeling returns.
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What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
Did trench foot kill soldiers?
I think that the only reason trench foot can kill is if the soldier has their foot amputated and then during the process get an infection.
What were some common repetitive tasks of trench life?
Trench foot, not sleeping, rats and paranoia. ps. hudson w/h chabelo w/h
How did whale oil help trench foot?
whale oil was an oily weatherproof substance that locked in the moisture and stop trench foot from occurring
How many soldiers died of trench foot?
Answeraccording to my books, 75,000 brits had it but only 41 died from it which i am not sure is 100% correct
What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
What are the main symptoms of the condition Trench Foot?
The main symptoms of the condition of Trench Foot is having a itching, heavy feeling and in some cases a prickly foot. Trench foot may cause pain, tingling, swelling, blotching and red and warm foot.
What are trench foot symptoms?
awful smelling, green faeces
Was trench foot a new disease in World War 1?
No, trench foot was first noted by Napoleon's army in 1812. It was made more well known during the trench warfares of World War I, but it was not new at that time.
Disease in trench like trench foot?
Its because of the water basically making there foot mouldy
What is trench foot and how you can get it?
trench foot is bogies in the toenail and you get it by sitting on tha doilet to long you get me blad
What was remedy for trench foot?
The remedy for severe trench foot would be amputation or staying out of the water
Is trench foot a virus?
Immersion foot, or trench foot, is the blackening of the toes and the skin ,They vary in size and shape and are usually caused by a virus.
Did trench foot kill soldiers?
I think that the only reason trench foot can kill is if the soldier has their foot amputated and then during the process get an infection.
How many people died in each country from trench foot?
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
What were the symptons of trench foot?
your foot was not looking great
What injuries did the soldier get in the crimean war?
from trench foot or trench fever.
