Burn Treatment Recovery

How Long is Burn Treatment Recovery Time?

The recovery period of burn treatment is directly related to the degree of burn, the location of the burn, and the depth of the burn.

First-degree burns heal within an average of 1 month, while second-degree burns heal in 6 months, and third-degree burns heal in 1 year. But the trace remains.
 

What to Expect During Burn Treatment Recovery?

Especially in cases of second and third degree burns, injuries in visible places such as hands and face can be quite challenging both physically and mentally.

Therefore, it is critical for the person concerned to receive emotional support from his/her close circle and to resort to psychotherapy methods when deemed necessary.

In addition, meeting and bonding with people with similar stories during this period is an important factor that positively affects the treatment.
 

What is the Burn Treatment Timeline?

In cases of second and third degree burns, after first aid intervention and medical evaluation, an appropriate treatment plan is created according to the type and degree of the burn.

Drug therapy, regular dressing and surgical intervention can be given as examples of methods used in burn treatment. The main aim of the treatment is to alleviate and control the pain caused by the burn, to prevent the infection and to remove the dead tissue from the body.

At the same time, restoring the function of the tissue is one of the issues emphasized in the treatment.

In addition to all these, treatment methods that require long-term follow-up such as physical therapy and rehabilitation are applied to the patient in severe burn cases.

The methods used in the treatment of damaged burns are as follows:

• Antibiotic drug therapy

• Cleaning and repairing tissues by dressing

 • Measuring the loss of sensation in the tissue and restoring the sensation in the tissue by stimulating the burned tissue

• Anti-anxiety (anti-anxiety) drug treatment as severe pain may occur after healing in severe burns

• Patients who have difficulty in breathing and swelling of the throat due to the burn respiratory aid for
 

What are the Tips to Speed Up Burn Treatment Recovery Time?

Eat fruits and vegetables which have high in antioxidants. One study found that high doses of vitamin C after a burn reduced fluid requirements by 40%, burned tissue water content by 50%, and days spent on the ventilator.

Avoid refined foods such as white bread, pasta, and sugar.

For protein, eat less red meat and more lean meat, cold water fish, tofu (soy) or beans.

Use healthy cooking oils such as olive oil or coconut oil.

Reduce or eliminate trans fatty acids found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, french fries, onion rings, doughnuts, processed foods, and margarine.

Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, alcohol and tobacco.

Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
 

What are the Tips To Reduce Swelling After Burn Treatment?

Never deviate from your doctor's recommendations in the treatment of burns. Stay away from home therapies to reduce swelling.

Take the medicines and ointments your doctor recommends without delay.