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What happens if i use a heated blanket while im working for 8 hours? it was on my stomach, legs, sides of stomach and chest. i used it again for 2 hours today. can i cook my insides ? what will happen ?

Q: what happens if i use a heated blanket while im working for 8 hours? it was on my stomach, legs, sides of stomach and chest. i used it again for 2 hours today. can i cook my insides ? what will happen ?

: Unless you have severe peripheral neuropathy which makes you losing the sensory function, i.e. not feeling hot or cold, a warm blanker won't hurt you because you do not get burn from heat. Your visceral organs should not be affected if your skin can tolerate the heat.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Unless you have severe peripheral neuropathy which makes you losing the sensory function, i.e. not feeling hot or cold, a warm blanker won't hurt you because you do not get burn from heat. Your visceral organs should not be affected if your skin can tolerate the heat.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/16/2022

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A member asked:

What happens if i use a heated blanket while im working for 8 hours? it was on my stomach, legs, sides of stomach and chest. i used it again for 2 hours today. can i cook my insides ? what will happen ?

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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