Why does it hurt so bad when you wash your hands then get ice? Seriously it hurts much worse than burning your fingers with fire. It hurts to even type. Why does it hurt so bad and when will it stop? Anything I can do to make the pain go away?
2006-10-14 19:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by Ebony 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The difference in temperature causes the heat to flow from your hands into the ice and having wet hands speeds up this evaporation process, which makes your hands feel much colder. By drying the hands with a towel before handling the ice, the chill effect should hopefully be lessened.
2006-10-14 19:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by DREAMER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chilblains, also called pernio, causes red, swollen skin, which appears several hours after exposure to extreme cold. It's due to inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin in response to cold. Chilblains most often appears on the cheeks, ears, fingers and toes. The affected skin may have an itchy, burning sensation. This may progress to blisters and even open sores (ulcers).
The cause of chilblains isn't known. But blood tests in some people with chilblains may reveal abnormal proteins that tend to sludge in cold temperatures.
Treatment is to slowly rewarm the affected skin after cold exposure. Ulcers should be kept clean and protected with sterile dressings. Treatment may also include:
Steroid creams to help relieve itching and swelling
Medications that improve circulation
The condition usually clears up within seven to 14 days. To prevent chilblains, avoid exposure to cold.
2006-10-14 19:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your hands and feet are very sensitive because of the nerve endings i think you should go to a doctor
2006-10-14 19:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because our skin are sensitive and will react sudden;y when you put cold item on your skin you arties will freeze up and send electrical signals to your brain telling it,it hurts
2006-10-14 19:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by phoenixwolf388 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is so cold
it is the fast shift of temperature on your hands
you can blow it or rub your hands together
2006-10-14 19:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by zo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called frost bite.
Pour warm water over your hands it will feel better once you have your hands warm again.
2006-10-14 19:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by mystic_rage879 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must have very sencative hands, I would go to the doctors. and see what they think you should do.
2006-10-14 19:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by linda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a very good pair of gloves.....
2006-10-14 19:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by Khairudin Bin Salim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea wad u're talking about.
2006-10-14 19:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by wallybelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like when you had sex 1st time
2006-10-14 19:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by sam m 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋