Burned from Heating pad! Big bubble..what do I do??

Question

I fell asleep with a very hot heating pad on my stomach (for cramps) and fell asleep.. woke up a couple of hours later with a bubble... It hurts but not a lot.. very swollen an sore.. the bubble feels real tight.. please don't suggest just going to a doctor, I don't have money for that... Im looking for answers from people who have experience this? Thanks!

Answer 1

I know this will sound weird but put preparation H on the affected area. It reduces inflammation and will relieve some of the burning and itching. Also good on cuts.

Answer 2

Try to determine the degree of burn damage..First-degree burns involve only the outer layer of skin, which is the epidermis. These burns usually appear red and swollen. There is no blistering with first-degree burns. These burns usually heal within 3-6 days without permanent scarring.

Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and some or all of the dermis. (The dermis is the layer below the epidermis.) Blistering is usually noted with second-degree burns, which are red in color. However, a deep second-degree burn may appear white in color and often is not painful. Second-degree burns usually heal in 10-21 days, but may be associated with significant scarring.

Then check the link for treatment...Be very careful, if the burn gets infected, you are in serious trouble.

Answer 3

Put ice on it should go down

Answer 4

It's called a Free Clinic.

They will take a look at it and tell you what to do.

It doesn't sound bad, if it doesn't hurt it usually isn't anything to worry about.

Apart from cancer lumps.