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Skin - clammy

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Skin - clammy

Definition:

Clammy skin is cool, moist, and usually pale.

Alternative Names:
Sweat - cold; Clammy skin; Cold sweat

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Considerations:

Clammy skin may be an indication of an emergency situation, and the doctor should be notified immediately.

Common Causes:

• shock (such as hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, or septic shock)
• severe pain
• heart attack
• anxiety attack
• heat exhaustion

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