Overview
A healthcare provider can diagnose burns by examining the injury and by asking questions about what happened. If you’re unable to answer, they may rely on input from first responders or others who were there.
Lab and imaging tests don’t usually help diagnose burns but can help catch complications before they become severe. Blood and urine tests are especially important for finding signs of organ damage or infections. And CT scans and magnetic resonance imaging may help detect deeper tissue damage in some cases, but these aren’t usually necessary.
Symptoms
When to see a doctor
Complications
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Prevention
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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