Immersion Foot occurs when the feet are wet and cold for a prolonged period of time. The feet will initially feel numb and tingling, this is a sign to dry and warm up the feet. If the condition progresses it may cause serious damage to the muscles and the nerves of the foot. This condition can happen in any limb however it is most commonly found in the foot because feet are more likely to be immersed in water or snow.
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