about an hour ago I took my milk out from the microwave and all the froth bubbled over whilst i was holding it and onto my thumb. the milk was boling hot and it took me a while to realise what had happened. my friend put it straight under cold water and we left it there for about 15mins. the whole of my thumb and part of my palm is now bright red and the pain is unbearble. i keep putting it under cold water but as soon as i remove it the pain comes back. im worried it is a really bad burn, as it is a sunday i cant go to doctors and live at uni. what should i do??
2007-12-09 02:52:53 · 21 answers · asked by flutter 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
ps- typing with other hand
2007-12-09 02:58:34 · update #1
The skin is starting to blister
2007-12-09 02:59:18 · update #2
Burns hurt like hell i'm afraid theres not a lot you can do about it But the fact its hurting is a good thing it means you hav'nt burnt your self enough to damage any nerves etc
Just prepare your self for a bad blister and a few hours uncomftable pain
Sorry :-(
2007-12-09 02:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-24 02:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hand Burn Pain
2016-12-18 05:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO THE ABOVE AND DON'T USE ICE!
While burns on fingers and hands are usually not dangerous, burns injuring even relatively small areas of skin can develop serious complications. If you think a burn of any type is significant, do not hesitate to go to Accident and Emergency.
Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for the pain of a mild burn (typically redness only).
Burns are usually divided into three categories depending on how much of the skin they affect. Superficial burns (first degree) affect the surface of the skin, making it red, swollen and painful. This sort of burn can be treated at home and usually heals in between 7-10 days. Partial (second degree) and full thickness (third degree) burns are much more serious, and require medical attention.
To treat superficial (minor) burns at home, cool the skin using cool or tepid water for between 10-30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury happening. This will prevent the burn getting worse.
Don't use ice, iced water, creams or greasy substances, such as butter. A cool bath, or shower, and applying aftersun lotion to the affected will help to cool sun burn.
Don't interfere with the burn or break any blisters. If the burn is very painful or seems to be getting worse, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47, or visit your GP for advice. Deep, or large burns, or burns to the face, hands or across joints, must always be checked by a doctor and may require hospital treatment.
2007-12-09 03:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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about an hour ago I took my milk out from the microwave and all the froth bubbled over whilst i was holding it and onto my thumb. the milk was boling hot and it took me a while to realise what had happened. my friend put it straight under cold water and we left it there for about 15mins. the whole...
2015-08-26 14:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by Rebbecca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend did the right thing by putting your hand in cold water. Yes, it probably will blister.
Cover the burned area with a healthy coat of aloe gel or neosporin, then cover it with a light bandage. You might even try dousing it with vinegar: I did that the last time I got a sunburn, and didn't peel like I usually do.
Good luck!
2007-12-09 03:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry. it will hurt for a while. the pain will subside eventually. u will end up with a blister but that will go after a while. just keep it cool. maybe with bowl of cold water or ice pack.
by the way im a baker n have had many many burns
2007-12-09 02:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by JC 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your friend did the right thing! The cold water will have taken out most of the heat, minimising the damage to your hand. It might be a good idea to get it looked at. Is there a nurse at uni? Or an A&E near by?
2007-12-09 03:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will be a local service which covers for doctors out of hours - have a look in the phone book. They are usually located at either a doctor's surgery or local hospital and can deal with thing like this.
Try phoning your doctor's surgery - they will probably have the number for this service on their answer machine.
2007-12-09 02:57:27 · answer #9 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.
2016-05-14 07:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋