Srinagar, Jan. 3 -- Frostbite, the most common type of freezing injury, is defined as the freezing and crystalizing of fluids in the interstitial and cellular spaces as a consequence of prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. As winter descends in Kashmir, temperatures frequently fall well below freezing, reigniting a common but underappreciated health concern frostbite. Frostbite, also known as Shoo, has traditionally been associated with the region's long and harsh winters, especially during Chillai Kalan, when cold and snow define both the landscape and life.

When exposed to very cold temperatures for an extended period of time with limited blood circulation, tissues can become injured and eventually freeze, a condition known med...