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Clammy Skin

Health Encyclopedia: Skin Clammy

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 immediately.


Common Causes
  • Shock
  • Severe pain
  • Heart attack
  • Anxiety attack
  • Heat exhaustion

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Expert & Community Posts

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Keep Your Heart Cool in the Summer Heat
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...with the symptoms. Symptoms include heavy sweating, clammy skin, dizziness, muscle cramps, weak... Read more »

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FDA Issues Warning About Duragesic Patches
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...breathing; slow heartbeat; severe sleepiness; cold, clammy skin; trouble walking or talking; or... Read more »

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The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...or skipped heartbeat. Nausea Sweating - Cool and clammy skin Anxiety - A sense of doom or... Read more »

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Dealing with Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Technology to the Rescue
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...where it can evaporate without leading to wet, cold, clammy skin.   I slept in one of my... Read more »

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"I have an Ovarian Cyst. What does this mean?"
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...that you should see a doctor immediately: Cold, clammy skin Rapid breathing Lightheadedness and... Read more »

Health Guide

Skin: clammy
...skin; Cold sweat Prevention Read more »
Codeine overdose
... Breathing - shallow Breathing - slow and labored Breathing stops Cold, clammy skin Coma Constipation Dizziness Drowsiness Low blood... Read more »
Shock
...of the following: Anxiety or agitation Confusion Pale, cool, clammy skin Low or no urine output Bluish lips and fingernails ... Read more »
Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose
...(fingernails and lips) Breathing slow and labored Breathing shallow Cold and clammy skin Confusion Dizziness Drowsiness Eyes with small... Read more »
Pancreatitis
... Vomiting Mild jaundice Fatty stools Anxiety Chills Fever Clammy skin Sweating Weakness Weight loss ... Read more »

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Medications

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...slowed heartbeat, persistent dizziness/fainting, cold/clammy skin, limp/weak muscles, excessive... Read more »

Kpt41100_83622_5

...vision changes, severe nausea/vomiting, sweating, cold/clammy skin, bluish fingers/toes/lips.... Read more »

Www17711_69829_5

...vision changes, severe nausea/vomiting, sweating, cold/clammy skin, bluish fingers/toes/lips.... Read more »

Knw04400_121874_5

...fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, slow/shallow breathing, cold/clammy skin, loss of consciousness.... Read more »

Puf05130_69554_5

...overdose may include: very slow/shallow breathing, cold/clammy skin, limp muscles, pinpoint... Read more »

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