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(X11) Contact with hot tap-water
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219 766 in individuals diagnosis contact with hot tap-water confirmed
2 695 deaths with diagnosis contact with hot tap-water
1% mortality rate associated with the disease contact with hot tap-water
Diagnosis contact with hot tap-water is diagnosed Men are 22.59% more likely than Women
134 708
Men receive the diagnosis contact with hot tap-water
1 106 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with hot tap-water
1 589 (1.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with hot tap-water - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 20-29, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 30-94
Disease Features contact with hot tap-water
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with hot tap-water - what does this mean
Contact with hot tap-water can lead to scalding, which is a type of burn caused by contact with hot liquids or steam. the skin is damaged by the heat, resulting in pain, redness, and blisters.
What happens during the disease - contact with hot tap-water
Contact with hot tap-water can cause a thermal burn injury to the skin, which can result in a wide range of symptoms depending on the severity of the burn. milder burns may result in redness, swelling, and pain, while more severe burns can cause blistering, skin discoloration, and even necrosis of the affected skin. the affected area may also become infected if the burn is deep enough to penetrate the skin, leading to further complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a detailed medical history.
- Conduct a physical examination.
- Order laboratory tests.
- Order imaging tests.
- Perform skin tests.
- Perform a lumbar puncture.
- Conduct a neurological exam.
- Evaluate the patient's symptoms.
- Prescribe medication, if necessary.
- Refer the patient to a specialist.
- Monitor the patient's progress.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Treating the disease with hot tap-water
- Take a hot bath with hot tap-water.
- Apply hot compresses with hot tap-water.
- Drink hot tap-water.
- Apply hot tap-water to the affected areas.
- Soak the affected areas in hot tap-water.
- Inhale steam from hot tap-water.
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with hot tap-water - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with hot tap-water is to always check the temperature of the water before using it, and to install temperature regulators on the hot water taps in order to ensure that the water is never too hot. additionally, it is important to keep the taps in good working condition and to replace any damaged parts immediately.