Skin - clammy: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services if clammy skin occurs with:

   • Chest pressure or pain, especially with nausea or discomfort in the arm, jaw, back, or stomach
   • Severe breathing difficulty, blue or grey lips, or swelling of the tongue or throat
   • Fainting, new confusion, inability to wake, or a seizure
   • Sudden severe weakness, very pale skin, or signs of major bleeding
   • Confusion after heat exposure, particularly with very hot skin
   • Suspected low blood sugar that does not improve or prevents safe swallowing

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek same-day medical advice if clamminess is persistent or occurs with repeated vomiting, worsening fever, reduced urination, marked dizziness, or difficulty keeping fluids down.

   These may be signs of dehydration or an illness needing prompt assessment.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Book a routine appointment if episodes keep returning, happen during sleep, interfere with daily activities, or have no clear trigger.

   Also arrange follow-up if you have started a medicine and then develop troublesome sweating.

   Do not stop a prescribed medicine without medical advice.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has noticed a lump, a mole that has changed, or unexplained weight loss
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Skin - clammy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.