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How to Treat Radiation Burn Infections
Things You'll Need
- Antibiotics
- Over the counter pain relievers
Instructions
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See your doctor or go to your local ER if you suspect your radiation burn is infected. Your doctor inspects your burn and determines if an infection exists.
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Allow your doctor to take tissue samples from the burn wound. Your doctor sends the tissue sample to the lab to be cultured to determine the exact bacteria causing the infection.
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Take antibiotics your doctor prescribes. Antibiotics fight infection and all pills must be taken to ensure the infection is destroyed.
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Take over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen to alleviate pain from the radiation burn infection.
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