Suspicion of Hypothermia

CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS MANUAL

Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below normal due to the body’s inability to maintain heat in extreme cold conditions or due to a medical disorder that alters the regulation of body temperature.

Pathology	Diagnosis of Suspicion	Diagnosis of Confirmation
True Hypothermia due to Cold Exposure	Symptoms of hypothermia following known exposure to low temperatures without adequate insulation.	Body temperature measurement showing less than 35°C (95°F).
Hypothyroidism	Signs of slowed metabolism such as fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, cold intolerance.	Thyroid function tests showing reduced levels of T3 and T4 and elevated TSH.