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I burned my hand last night. blisters looked to be forming but never raised. this a.m. my hand is swollen and can't make fist. is this normal?
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No: You need to see your family physician NOW. You may have developed an infection that may turn out to be very serious
Answered 8/9/2014
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~normal for burn: tissue swells after a burn, watch carefully for skin breakage, if occurs talk to your doc. Apply cold to area to reduce swelling if skin is intact.
Answered 3/15/2016
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See a physician: Hand burns should be seen by a physician especially if you cannot use it normally.
Answered 8/8/2014
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