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Treatment for edema & skin pain after severe Sunburn Posted: 06-20-07 21:02pm


i have a really bad sunburn on my legs and my right leg is getting 3+ edema. the pain is a 7. Ive tried soaking in cold water, ice packs and ibuprophen. I don't want to go to the Doctors office or the emergency room. What else can I do to help the edema and pain?

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General Q&A Answer A3003 Posted: 06-26-07 19:59pm


If you are experiencing only redness and edema without blisters (also considered a I degree combustion) there is nothing you can do but apply a cold compress on the sunburns take temporary painkillers (aspirin, ketoprofen, ibuprofen…) and lot of liquids. If there are blisters present (II degree combustion) you should ask for medical help because blisters should be surgically treated. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our General Q and A Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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