Symptoms of BURNS

Symptoms of burns depend on how severe they are, that is, how deep they penetrate the skin. They are commonly classified into three groups. 1st-degree burns involve just the upper skin layer, producing redness, tenderness, pain, swelling and slight fever. 2nd-degree burns injure deeper skin layers with more severe symptoms and usually produce blisters. 3rd-degree burns damage all skin layers. the skin appears lifeless and may not have any pain, especially during the acute process. Electrical burns may damage tissues throughout the body, depending on where the current was conducted. There can be weakness, numbness and tingling if the nerves and spinal cord are injured. Irregular heart beats may suggest damage to the heart. Radiation burns can also penetrate deeper tissues, depending on the type of radiation which the individual has been exposed to.