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Is Swimming Advisable While Having Burns On The Back?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: Yes...not a big deal but.. my heating pad didn't go off while I was sleeping and I have an area on my back that was burned... it has been a week...the skin of course came off...didn't go to dr. because I just returned home from a trip I was on.. only hurts when something rubs on it.. covered it with gauze..can I return to swimming in the pool tomorrow (haven't done so all week) I did have an urgent care nurse look at it and she said it would heal in time. I just got home and put an anti biotic cream on it today.. (Neosporin). Is there anything else I should do.. and how long before it heals thank you.. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care, no swimming till full wound healing

Detailed Answer:
Thank yo for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. heating pad burns should be managed conservatively with topical antibiotics coverage and going to swimming before complete healing is not wise and risky for infection. I would recommend wait and see, healing time varies and depends on alot of factors including age. i would suggest wait for a week at least more and continue using the topical antibiotics creams.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Is Swimming Advisable While Having Burns On The Back?

Brief Answer: Supportive care, no swimming till full wound healing Detailed Answer: Thank yo for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. heating pad burns should be managed conservatively with topical antibiotics coverage and going to swimming before complete healing is not wise and risky for infection. I would recommend wait and see, healing time varies and depends on alot of factors including age. i would suggest wait for a week at least more and continue using the topical antibiotics creams. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan