Diseases
burns
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Overview
A burn is an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat or due to radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals. Thermal (heat) burns occur when some or all of the cells in the skin or other tissues are destroyed by: hot liquids (scalds
Symptoms
- swelling
- blisters that are either intact or have ruptured and are leaking fluid
- pain -- how much pain you have is unrelated to the level of burn.
- peeling skin.
- shock
Causes
- fire
- hot liquid or steam
- hot metal, glass or other objects
Risk factors
- electrical currents
- radiation, such as that from x-rays
- sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet radiation, such as a tanning bed
Diagnosis
- physical exam
- signs and symptoms
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is burns?
A burn is an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat or due to radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals. Thermal (heat) burns occur when some or all of the cells in the skin or other tissues are destroyed by: hot liquids (scalds
What are the symptoms of burns?
swelling, blisters that are either intact or have ruptured and are leaking fluid, pain -- how much pain you have is unrelated to the level of burn., peeling skin., shock
What causes burns?
fire; hot liquid or steam; hot metal, glass or other objects
Which medicines are used for burns?
sitosterol
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