Patient's question:
The baby knocked over a cup last night and burned his chin, causing the entire face to swell. It has been over 5 PM yesterday, and he has started showing symptoms of fever. Is the swelling normal after a burn? How long does it usually take for the swelling to subside?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if there is no skin peeling after a burn or no serous fluid leakage from the burn wound, the burn should not be too severe. If there are signs of the above conditions, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to see a doctor for debridement and sterilization, and then apply a moist burn ointment externally. You mentioned that the child is already running a fever. In this case, it is still a good idea to use some anti-inflammatory medication to aid recovery better.