Just like any other part of the body, the feet can get burned. Treatment will depend upon what caused the burn—fire, the sun, oil, hot water, chemicals, etc.—and how severe the burn is. When you burn your foot, take a look at the affected area to see if you can judge the severity by figuring out the degree of your burn.
First Degree Foot Burn
This is also called a superficial thickness burn because only the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—has been injured. You probably have a first-degree burn if it is red and slightly painful, but it is not blistering or an open wound. This should heal on its own with basic first aid and at-home treatment, so you probably will not need to see a doctor.
Second Degree Foot Burn
This is also called a partial thickness burn and it is the most common type of burn to the foot. It has the same redness and pain as a first-degree burn, but then it will also have blistering and a wet appearance. Depth of the burn can vary, so it's important to visit a doctor to get a professional opinion as to what the next treatment steps should be.
Third Degree Foot Burn
This is a very serious burn and if you have one, you probably know that by now. These burns go below the dermis and extend into the subcutaneous tissue. The upside is that you probably don't feel any pain; the downside is that you are pain-free because you have nerve damage. Third-degree burns are dry to the touch and can be any number of colors—red, white, black, gray, or brown.
Higher Degree Burns
Fourth-degree burns extend into the muscle, and fifth degree all the way to the bone. If you have these injuries, you need immediate emergency medical care. The focus of care will be on saving your life, with a secondary goal of saving your limb.
If you have a burn on your foot and you believe that it is any degree other than a first-degree injury, contact the Gastonia office of Gaston Foot & Ankle Shin splints are a medical condition in which a person experiences pain in the legs usually during or after physical activity. It is usually a dull ache and can represent an inflammation of muscles in the legs due to a change in the athlete's running surface or workout intensity. It may be a sign of a stress fracture of the leg bone (tibia). Runners and dancers are common plagued with this problem.
Treatment includes the use of foot orthotics, new shoes, or change in running surface. Anti-inflammatory drugs can also help. Seeking medical attention may be necessary for x-rays to rule out a stress fracture.
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