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Injuries, Fractures and Burns

This forum is dedicated to the wide range of injuries, fractures and burns people can encounter — surface, penetrating, electrical, inhalation injuries, bons and skull fractures, and burns and scalds. Ask questions, look for information, and talk about symptoms and treatment.

Is second degree burn serious?

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Hello. My friend was hospitalized yesterday since she had gained second degree burns. I would like to know whether these burns are serious. I am very worried and I guess that they are not easy since she was hospitalized. What do you think? Thanks for all replies. They will mean a lot to me.

by User avatar robinet42409

Are there burn-treatment facilities?

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Hello! My aunt had burned her legs with boiled water two days ago and she is still in hospital. The accident happened in a second, she wanted to boil some eggs and she wasn’t aware how the accident happened. Since her burns were severe she was kept in a hospital. We were thinking about taking...

by User avatar janaye136955774

Is there an alternative medicine for chemical burn?

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Hello! My father had an accident a week ago. When he was at work he burnt his hands with some acid. He was taken to the emergency care and his hands were cleaned and bandaged with medicated creams and sterile wraps. He is at home at the moment and he takes antibiotics and pain relievers. It seems...

by User avatar fanya189356037

What is first thing to do with second degree burns?

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Hi, guys. My close friend got some burns since she was ironing something. I think it isn’t too much serious, but she went to the doctor’s. I would like to know what the first thing to do with second degree burns is. I will appreciate if anyone can reply to my post. Thanks.

by User avatar lock61556223

How to prevent burn injuries in children?

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Hello! My sister has two children and she will come to visit us next weekend. Since I had bad experience with burns I would like to prevent any possible dangerous situation. Her son is five and daughter is three years old and they are very active kids. The moment I lay my eyes off them they do...

by User avatar sharyl105354096

What treatment options are there for burns?

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We had a class in school where we were explained the first aid treatment of burns among many other risky situations. Of all the things that were said and shown by example, treatment of burns is what struck me the most as the most helpful in my own home and on BBQ picnic, but I forgot it. What...

by User avatar ferdy153855771

Can surgery fix shoulder injury?

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Hello, guys. I have dislocated my joint two times in my life. The orthopedist told me that the third time would be an indication for a surgery. I would like to know if surgery can fix shoulder injury. I would really appreciate all your advises. Thanks in advance for all your help, guys.

by User avatar yuri155456221

How to deal with serious burn injury?

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My husband got burned while making BBQ and gave us all a scare. But he says it does not hurt him and his wound has ashy-white color so I really cannot tell if it is worse than if it was red and swollen. I suspect it is more serious and I am wondering how to deal with this serious burn injury?

by User avatar shandie109655910

How long does a chemical burn treatment lasts?

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Our neighbours’ toddler was burned by an unknown chemical substance, which had been left in their new home by the previous owners. Medical assistance was not available and the parents used Healing Cream to help with this chemical burn. It is now a week since the accident. How long does a...

by User avatar christyna38124

Can water reduce skin damage after a burn?

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Hello! I burned my fingers with hot oil when I was preparing dinner. I wanted to fry some chicken and I end up with hot oil over my fingers. Actually, this happens to me often since I am not very experienced in cooking. The problem is I have already few damaged areas of my skin which are darker then...

by User avatar stesha47378