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Hello i burned my feet with boiling water i have 2nd and 3rd degree burns but i have no pain at all nor any sensation in my feet?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Its possible : the burns damaged nerves which would prevent you from feeling pain

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/18/2014

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A member asked:

Hello i burned my feet with boiling water i have 2nd and 3rd degree burns but i have no pain at all nor any sensation in my feet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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