A burn injury causes stress to your body. Your heart and lungs may not work as well as before. Your muscles and bones may not be as strong. Remember that muscles get weak or smaller when they are not used—being on bed rest probably caused you to lose some muscle. ...
¿Cómo afecta al organismo una lesión por quemadura?
Las lesiones por quemadura causan estrés en todo el cuerpo. Puede ser que el corazón y los pulmones no funcionen tan bien como antes. Tal vez sus músculos y huesos ya no sean tan fuertes. Recuerde que los músculos se debilitan o disminuyen ...
What is PTSD?
Mental and physical reactions are common after a traumatic event, like a burn injury. Reactions that occur soon after a traumatic event are called acute stress symptoms. Symptoms of acute or post traumatic stress are common responses to a burn injury. Think of it as a way for ...
What Is Temperature Sensitivity?
Many people deal with temperature sensitivity after a burn injury. Temperature sensitivity is a broad term that includes several issues. Some people may have issues when they touch warm or cool objects or liquids. Others may have challenges regulating their body temperature or tolerating extremes of temperatures ...