What should I do? Bad burn?!


Question: What should I do.? Bad burn.?
so, I have a gas fireplace and normally we just put wood on it, use the flame from the gas at first to get the wood lit and then turn the gas off later. so I went to start it but I turned the gas on all the way. and I remembered that you're only supposed to turn it on a little, so I turned it way down. I wasnt thinking and I immediately clicked the lighter thing to start the flame. It kind of like exploded and burned the top of my hand and arm. they hurt a litte and are a little red so right now so I dont think I burnt them too bad. but my eye now feels a little weird. I can see fine, but I have a weird tingling feeling in my eye and it is the slightest bit red right where I have the weird feeling. Is it possible to burn your eye.? or maybe this is all my imagination from the shock of seeing the "explosion".?

I feel so stupid that I did this the one night my parents are away. I've made a fire in that fireplace at least a dozen times before... and I've always been fine.

also, anything you suggest I do to help with my burnt hand.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
For your hand, if it hurts, put a cool compress on it. Aloe vera gel can also help soothe mild burns. Keep it open to air, especially if it's blistered, in which case be sure to NOT pop the blisters or peel the skin off. That could lead to a nasty infection. But it sounds like a very mild burn the way you describe it, so just the cool compresses will probably be enough.

I'm not sure about your eye - the flames may have dried it out. If you have any artificial tear eyedrops, put some in and it may soothe your eye. Keep your hands away from your eye - don't scratch it or rub it. If you suddenly have trouble seeing, see an eye doctor ASAP. Otherwise, give it a day or so, and if it still feels weird or gets worse, see an eye doctor to check for damage.Health Question & Answer



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