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What is another name for trench foot?
The correct name for "trench foot" is Immersion foot. This occurs when the feet are constantly kept wet for a prolonged period of time. An example of this was during World War One, where soldiers in the trenches would be stood most of the time in pools of water. This was also the origins of the name "trench foot".
What conditions did soldiers contract from fighting in trenches in World War 1?
"Trenchfoot Or Immersion Foot" Immersion foot, or trench foot, is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary and cold conditions. Characteristics Affected feet become numb and then turn red or blue. As the condition worsens, they may swell. Advanced immersion foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections; this is sometimes called jungle rot. If left untreated, immersion foot usually results in gangrene, which can require amputation. If immersion foot is treated properly, complete recovery is normal, though it is marked by severe short-term pain when feeling returns. Like other cold injuries, immersion foot leaves sufferers more susceptible to it in the future.[citation needed] Immersion foot occurs when feet are cold and damp while wearing constricting footwear. Unlike frostbite, immersion 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] Immersion foot is easily prevented by keeping the feet warm and dry, and changing socks frequently when the feet cannot be kept dry. During World War I,[citation needed] trench soldiers were provided with whale grease and told to apply it to their feet to reduce the prevalence of this condition; the idea was to make the feet waterproof. It was found, however, that this made the condition worse as it made the feet perspire and absorb even more water. It was also discovered that a key measure was regular foot inspections by officers.[1] Trench foot was first noted in Napoleon's army in 1812. It was on the retreat from Russia that it became prevalent, and was first described by Larrey.[2] It was a particular problem for soldiers in trench warfare during the winters of World War I[3] and II and in the Vietnam War. Trench foot made an unwelcome reappearance in the British Army during the Falklands War, in 1982. The causes were the cold, wet conditions and the DMS Boot, which was insufficiently waterproof. Some people were even said to have developed trench foot at the Glastonbury Festival of 2008 due to the cold and wet conditions at the event. [1] Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_foot
What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
Describe trench warfare and trench foot?
in WW1 the soldiers dug trenches (ditches) and lived down there and the land between was no mans land. trench foot is where your foot gets so wet and so cold from being in the trenches that it gets big and swollen and it usually gets so bad that it needs to be amputated
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.
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.
Trench foot and immersion foot are what type of cold weather injuries?
non freezing
What type of cold weather injuries are trench foot and immersion foot?
non-freezing
How long does it usually take for trench foot or immersion foot to heal?
apparantely as low as 11 hours
What is another name for trench foot?
The correct name for "trench foot" is Immersion foot. This occurs when the feet are constantly kept wet for a prolonged period of time. An example of this was during World War One, where soldiers in the trenches would be stood most of the time in pools of water. This was also the origins of the name "trench foot".
When was trench foot named and why?
Trench foot got its name because during World War I many of the soldiers who fought in the trenches got trench foot because of the constantly damp conditions of their shoes in the trenches.It is not known exactly when or where the disease was given it's apt name but I'd imagine it was just a general term used by the soldiers that it was eventually accepted as it's name. The proper name of Trench Foot, however, is 'immersion foot'.
Does trench foot spread foot to foot?
No. Trench foot - or "immersion foot" as it is sometimes called is caused by cold-induced injuries resutling from exposure to conditions of 0 -15 deg C (non-freezing) and wet conditions for several days. These conditions were common in the trenches of the First World War ( from where the condition gets it's name) and also in shipwrecked sailors.
What conditions did soldiers contract from fighting in trenches in World War 1?
"Trenchfoot Or Immersion Foot" Immersion foot, or trench foot, is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary and cold conditions. Characteristics Affected feet become numb and then turn red or blue. As the condition worsens, they may swell. Advanced immersion foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections; this is sometimes called jungle rot. If left untreated, immersion foot usually results in gangrene, which can require amputation. If immersion foot is treated properly, complete recovery is normal, though it is marked by severe short-term pain when feeling returns. Like other cold injuries, immersion foot leaves sufferers more susceptible to it in the future.[citation needed] Immersion foot occurs when feet are cold and damp while wearing constricting footwear. Unlike frostbite, immersion 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] Immersion foot is easily prevented by keeping the feet warm and dry, and changing socks frequently when the feet cannot be kept dry. During World War I,[citation needed] trench soldiers were provided with whale grease and told to apply it to their feet to reduce the prevalence of this condition; the idea was to make the feet waterproof. It was found, however, that this made the condition worse as it made the feet perspire and absorb even more water. It was also discovered that a key measure was regular foot inspections by officers.[1] Trench foot was first noted in Napoleon's army in 1812. It was on the retreat from Russia that it became prevalent, and was first described by Larrey.[2] It was a particular problem for soldiers in trench warfare during the winters of World War I[3] and II and in the Vietnam War. Trench foot made an unwelcome reappearance in the British Army during the Falklands War, in 1982. The causes were the cold, wet conditions and the DMS Boot, which was insufficiently waterproof. Some people were even said to have developed trench foot at the Glastonbury Festival of 2008 due to the cold and wet conditions at the event. [1] Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_foot
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.
What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
Disease in trench like trench foot?
Its because of the water basically making there foot mouldy
What was remedy for trench foot?
The remedy for severe trench foot would be amputation or staying out of the water
