Definitions for trench foot
trench foot

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1. trench foot, immersion footnoun

   resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet

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1. trench footnoun

   A medical condition which can affect the feet when they are constantly cold and wet. Similar to, but not the same as frostbite.

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1. Trench foot

   Trench foot is a type of foot damage due to moisture. Initial symptoms often include tingling or itching which can progress to numbness. The feet may become red or bluish in color. As the condition worsens the feet can start to swell and smell of decay. Complications may include skin breakdown or infection.Trench foot occurs due to prolonged exposure of the feet to cold, damp, and often unsanitary conditions. Unlike frostbite, trench foot usually occurs at temperatures above freezing, and can be classed as a form of non-freezing cold injury. Onset can be as rapid as 10 hours. Risk factors include overly tight boots and not moving. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve constriction of blood vessels resulting in insufficient blood flow to the feet. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and examination.Prevention involves keeping the feet warm, dry, and clean. After the condition has occurred, pain medications may be required during the gradual rewarming process. Pain may persist for months following treatment. Surgery to remove damaged tissue or amputation may be necessary.Those in the military are most commonly affected, though cases may also occur in the homeless. The condition was first described during Napoleon Bonaparte's retreat from Russia in the winter of 1812. The word trench in the name is a reference to trench warfare, mainly associated with World War I.

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1. trench foot

   Trench foot is a medical condition characterized by damage to the nerves, skin, and blood vessels in the feet due to prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions. This condition is named after its prevalence among soldiers in the trenches during World War I, who were often unable to keep their feet dry. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, swelling, discoloration, and in severe cases, gangrene and the risk of amputation.

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1. Trench foot

   Trench foot is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions. It is one of many immersion foot syndromes. The use of the word trench in the name of this condition is a reference to trench warfare, mainly associated with World War I.

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   The numerical value of trench foot in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of trench foot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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