It kinda scares me.
2006-06-07 05:55:54 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
What are you doing waiting for answers here,get in the car and get to the docs. it may be more than a sun burn GO NOW!!!!!!
2006-06-07 06:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by apache672004 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Pour vinegar over it, hanging it in the tub. You can also try Aloe Vera lotions to help "cool" it. Use Ibuprofren to help with the pain. It sounds like a second-degree burn (because of the swelling) It's just going to take longer to heal. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water, and expect a mild fever and a headache- even nausea. You should start peeling after a week or so.
If your heartbeat is unusually elevated, you have diffuculty breathing, have severe vommiting or diarrhea or other signs of heatstroke- go to the ER.
2006-06-07 06:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by punchy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should scare you! Make sure to stay inside (it won't get worse unless you go back outside with no shoes on) and make sure that you take some aspirin and drink plenty of water. If the swelling doesn't go down in about 4-6 hours, then it would be a good idea to see a professional. Don't put any lotion, etc on your skin because it will clog your pores and prolong the problem!
2006-06-07 05:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by paparicio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get your foot in cool water immediately. do not use ice. Use aloe from the plant if you have it, or antiseptic gel. soak for 15 min several times a day. You should see a Doc if it isn't better by the next day.
2006-06-07 06:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by kokie1949 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, you do not need to see a doctor. That's perfectly normal to swell like that. If you can find/buy fresh aloevera plant, break it open and put the ooze on your burn. My friend got bad blisters from the sun and used fresh aloe, and it worked like a charm!
2006-06-07 05:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by coconut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, I would highly recommend going to see a doctor. You may have gotten sun poisoning. Good Luck!!
2006-06-07 05:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by destini'smom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes conslte a doctor it's better for your foot
2006-06-07 05:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by darkmoon-34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had second degree sunburns on my feet and lower legs once, and I didn't go to the doctor. I couldn't wear shoes for a week. I wish I'd gone though. I think you should go see a doctor.
2006-06-07 05:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply an ice pack for a short term solution. But you must go to a doctor to make sure there arent any other effects.
2006-06-07 05:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds kind of odd. I would see a doctor and explain your concerns. I don't know much about the subject - but I would tell him one of your concerns is sun poisoning.
2006-06-07 05:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take asprin for the pain. Also put cold yogurt on your foot it will soothe the pain and maybe help the swelling. Keep putting cold compres on it. I dunno how much help a doctor would be since there isn't much you can do about a sunburn. It just has to go away on its own. I've been there. Eventually it'll go away.
2006-06-07 05:59:08 · answer #11 · answered by ~ Roxbaby ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋