Bad scalding with boiling water (worried about going into shock)

[Tordeus]

About two hours ago I spilt boiling water down my stomach and upper thigh, Ive been cooling it and its just gone red and is painful so I think its first degree (no blistering)

I did read about people with burns going into shock though, and as I'm having a bit of a panic all through this as you can imagine I'm worried about it moving from panic to being in shock. Is that even possible?

I'd guess the fact that I can type at least somewhat coherantly is a good sign, but is it something that I should be concerned about?

[ninnie]

Keep pouring cold water over it and youll be fine. Have done same thing myself. No probs.

[Tordeus]

Thanks for the reply :)

I've been doing that the last few hours, most of the burn is cooled off but a little is still warm to touch, I imagine the stinging wont go away for some time though. Any other dos and don'ts? The urge to smother it in germolene is great lol.

[ninnie]

Maybe phone NHS direct. They can advise how to treat it. I wouldnt put any cream on it. Just keep it cold. Xxx