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in the initial stage , visible symptoms of hypothermia include shivering and pale or blue-grey skin that feels cool to the touch. a person experiencing early stages of hypothermia will also show a lack of interest, poor judgment and may have trouble balancing or walking and seem unsteady. speech could be slurred and their hands and fingers will struggle with tasks.
in the later stage , the trunk of the body will be cold to the touch, muscles will stiffen and their pulse slows down. breathing becomes more shallow and the person may feel weak or sleepy. confusion and loss of consciousness is also common, and the body will continue to shiver though it may stop once the body’s temperature falls below 32 c.
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