Clammy Skin: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with clammy skin?

Clammy skin may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect blood oxygen levels may also involve other body systems.

Cardiovascular symptoms that may occur along with clammy skin

Clammy skin may accompany other symptoms that affect the cardiovascular system including:

• Bluish coloration of the lips, fingernails, and mucous membranes (cyanosis)
• Chest pain or pressure
• Weak pulse or rapid, weak pulse

Other symptoms that may occur along with clammy skin

Clammy skin may accompany symptoms that are related to other body systems including:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness, even for a brief moment
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Fainting or change in level of consciousness or lethargy
• Profuse sweating
• Reduced urine output

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, clammy skin may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

• Bluish coloration of the lips, fingernails, and mucous membranes (cyanosis)
• Chest pain or pressure
• Confusion or loss of consciousness, even for a brief moment
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Weak pulse or rapid, weak pulse