on my leg, im not sure where they have come from, could i have burst or bruised some leg veins by sleeping with a hot water bottle in between my leg?
please help im not sure whats going on
2007-02-23 12:11:39 · 9 answers · asked by misssmith_j 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If the marks you are describing are honeycombed in structure, then you have mild burns from the hot water bottle. Add some cold water to the kettle before filling the bottle, (you shouldn't use boiling water in the bottle anyway as it corrodes the rubber), and wrap the bottle up in either a hand towel or special hot water bottle cover, and the marks should disappear in about a week. If you have diabetes though, you should not be using a hot water bottle at all, and should consult you doctor for further information.
2007-02-23 13:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most important that the water in your bottle is not too hot. Apart from the risk of burning yourself, boiling water also damages hot water bottles causing the rubber to perish more quickly. I always use tap water in mine and add a little cold if necessary. This way I don't need to cover the bottle and can safely hold it against my skin for maximum comfort and warmth.
Provided your condition is not painful, it does not sound too serious to me, but if it doesn't clear up in a few days I would see a doctor just to be sure.
2007-02-24 11:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Helen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered sleeping with a man instead?
Is it a rubber hot water bottle? Rubber on bare skin is not really a good idea. That might have indeed bruised you if you were moving in your sleep.
2007-02-23 20:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your hot water is too hot and if you hold it in one place for too long it damages your veins, mine took a year to go after i did the same thing but there is nothing your doctor can do for you i'm afraid
2007-02-24 06:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oops,they are what are called corned beef legs,old people get them from sitting near a fire to get warm.
Stop doing it and they will go,but have a bit of sympathy for the old dears who have only that way to get warm because of the price of gas and electricity.
I cant imagine a worse way to die than from freezing to death but it happens in this country to thousands of old people every year.
2007-02-23 20:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a Dr you probably burned the inner layer of skin in places
2007-02-23 20:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could be "varicose" veins. ain't too sure what they are but my aunt said she knew someone with them but it;s not too serious just go to the doc and get checked out;) x
2007-02-23 20:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by chris c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you go to a doctor? you should see a doctor! hope this helps!
2007-02-23 21:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ELECTRIC BLANKET"
Consult a doctor.
2007-02-23 20:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by oop139gg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋