Scalded

[{Dakota}]

I have been getting stomach cramps for the last couple of days, last night I went to bed with a hot water bottle to try and ease it a little. I have no idea how it happened, but the top of it popped out of its thread and the hot water has scalded all of my stomach and parts of my chest and thighs.

I ran a cold shower over the area for ages, but today it's still painful and bright red. Does anyone know of any creams I can put on that will soothe it without suffocating it and making it worse?

[cruella]

Run cold water over the affected areas and cover in cling film if possible.
It may be best of you went to see your GP.
Hope you are better soon.

[CheekyChops]

I scaulded my stomach last year by tipping a cup of boiling hot black coffee down me. I went to the chemist and the pharmasist advised me to keep it unvovered where possible to let the air get to it but he did give me a tube of cream especially for burns in case I needed it. Your nearest chemist will probably sell it.

[Marijn]

When my husband accidently splashed hot fat in his face, he put Drapolene on it, and it was amazing. It was really soothing and it helped him heal. Usually you associate Drapolene with nappy rash, but it says on the packet that it's for burns too.

[{Dakota}]

Thank you :0)

I have it uncovered only for the fact I can't bear the waist of my trousers touching it LOL. I have sudocrem here, I just had a look and right enough, it says for treatment of minor burns on it - thanks for that suggestion. If it hasn't eased by tomorrow morning, I'll get to the doc about it.

[cruella]

Dakota
Patients who are in hospital being treated for burns, the affected area is often covered with cling film to bring relief. Try it.

[{Dakota}]

OK, do I put cream on then the film or just the film?

[bigmamma]

Gosh , how painful for you , I can't add to the advice but want to wish you well and hope you get to a doctor xxx

[{Dakota}]

Thank you, bigmamma, you're sweet.

Unfortunately, I'm the type of person that doesn't like to 'bother' the doctor unless I'm dying LOL. I know it's silly and that's their job, I can't help it.

[hollie1586]

Go to A&E just to have it looked at and they will prescribe you with something!!

[cruella]

Put a cold water compress on the wound then the cling film.
If it is very painful, do that and seek medical advice.
Still think you ought to see your GP or as Hollie said, go to A&E.

[{Dakota}]

Thanks Cruella and Hollie :0)

I figured because it hasn't blistered it's no different to scalding my finger on the iron. I promise if it hasn't started to ease by tomorrow morning, I'll go to the doc or A&E :0)

[Marijn]

I always ask my pharmacist questions like these. For one thing, you don't need to make an appointment, and for another, pharmacists know more about these things than doctors usually.

[tickledtrout]

NHS direct have an online fact sheet for burns and scalds teliing you treatment and when to seek medical help. Sorry don't know how to do the link

[Carol Anne]

A&E straight away for you !! You get this infected and then you'll know all about it. Im a nurse and I dont like the sound of it.

Good luck
Carol Anne

[Bathsheba]

Bach Rescue Cream is good for burns, + you did the right thing by using plenty of cold water. Ibuprofen will help with the pain- I was well impressed with it when I scalded my arm some time ago x

[Goodsoulette]

I agree with Carol Anne. They say any burn bigger than a postage note needs looking at. Bearing in mind you have burnt yourself in a dangerous area too.

Phone NHS direct. Its bank holiday so doctors surgery is out of the question.

[hollie1586]

i know you dont want to bother the doc but that is what they are there for! i know it might not look bad but sometimes it can be worse than it looks! infection could set in and that wont be good at all.....id really go to a&e or docs asap!! i sound like a right bully lol

[Scarlett]

Most surgeries have an "immediate care" section where you can go instead of A&E and you don't need to make an appointment with the doc. I went there when my mascara made my eyes turn bright red. The nurse can advise and prescribe and you won't be worrying a Doc. Or you could phone NHS Direct for proper advice- they are really really good!

[Drisgirl]

Sorry to hear that -hope youre not scarred for life hun.

[figure]

Thank goodness it was not worst. Keep the areas exposed as much as you can, it will dry and heal quicker. The best over-the-counter remedy for burns is Aloe Vera. If you could put your hand on a leaf or plant, extract the gel and apply it to the burn areas. Otherwise get the Aloe Vera gel from your chemist. This is a great and very effective remedy for burns. The burning sensations will ease immediately upon applying the Aloe Vera. (I'm speaking from personal experiences)