There are too many things that could cause these conditions such as shock to the body (from a car accident) severe pain; heart attacks, etc. If you or anyone you know looks like this get them into ER immediately!
Clammy cold sweat is the body's response that it is overheating and its the body's way of cooling off. Sometimes it from a medical condition such as Diabetes, low blood sugar, a heart attack and anxiety to name a few.
There are a number of reasons for clammy skin. You may be nervous or experiencing a panic attack. Clammy skin can also be caused by an allergic reaction or in response to pain.
Cold and Clammy skin is a sign of any of the following;
Shock
Anxiety
Hypoglycemia
Acute gastritis
Heat exhaustion
Soaking them in water
because it is cold and damp outside
My hands were cold and clammy?
A clammy forehead usually happens do to perspiration. Sweat glands help the body stay cool when it gets hot, thus causing a moist clammy feeling on the surface of the skin.
Cold
unpleasantly wet or cold
Cold sweat is when you sweat because of sudden fear.
clammy
Fact !... Reptile skin is dry - not clammy. Their temperature is governed by external heat sources.
During shock, blood is conserved for the vital organs, and blood flow to the skin is decreased. This makes the skin feel cold and clammy.
I use too much salt
Vomiting can cause clammy skin. When one vomits, it depletes the body of nutrition and electrolytes. This may affect the appearance and feel of skin.
Clammy:1. covered with a cold, sticky moisture; cold and damp:2. sickly; morbid:Medical definition:: being moist and sticky
When you get nervous, your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline, which can cause physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and trembling. Your thoughts may become more negative or focused on the potential consequences of the situation, leading to a feeling of unease or dread. This heightened state of arousal is a natural response to a perceived threat or challenge.