Monday, February, 13, 2012

Skin - clammy

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Definition

Clammy skin is cool, moist, and usually pale.


Alternative Names

Sweat - cold; Clammy skin; Cold sweat


Considerations

Clammy skin may be an emergency. Call your doctor or 911 immediately.


Common Causes
  • Anxiety attack
  • Heart attack
  • Heat exhaustion
  • Internal bleeding
  • Low blood oxygen levels
  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
  • Severe pain
  • Shock

Review Date: 01/07/2011
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)