A mother claims orange juice left her son with third-degree burns and pus-filled blisters on his arm.
Majo “Ovz”’ was surprised to discover soda could be the culprit after his son was left screaming in pain from his blistered arm.
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She shared her son’s story to warn other parents about how food and drink can inadvertently cause burns.
On TikTok earlier this month, she shared the horror story with her 132,600 TikTok followers.
“One day, my baby woke up with a red arm, like a mosquito bite, but it looked a little swollen.
“He has very light skin and has been sensitive since birth, so I assumed that was it.
“But I noticed the area was hot to the touch, so I thought it might be a horsefly bite because it causes the same reaction – redness, swelling and heat from the venom.”
Majo’s son was given bite relief medication and an allergy shot, but he wouldn’t stop crying or screaming in pain.
O next One day, his mother noticed that he had blisters on his arm.
And more kept appearing.
Taking him to the doctor, she was shocked when a pediatrician told her it was a third-degree burn.
Majo said: “I couldn’t believe it.
“The doctor asked what we did a few days ago.
“I told him we went to the pool. I applied sunscreen. It was warm but cloudy.
“He asked what he ate, where he was, if he was exposed to any chemicals.
What to do if your child suffers a burn
IF a child is burned or scalded, you should try to cool the burn as quickly as possible before seeking medical advice.
A burn can be caused by dry heat, such as contact with a fire, hot iron, or exposure to the sun.
A burn can be caused by contact with moist heat, such as steam or a hot cup of tea.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Stop the recording process As soon as possible. This may mean removing the child from the area, putting out the flames with water, or smothering the flames with a blanket. Don’t put yourself at risk of getting burned either.
- Remove any clothing or jewelry near the burned area of skin, including baby diapers, but do not try to remove anything that is stuck to the burned skin, as this may cause further damage.
- Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Never use ice, ice water or any creams or fatty substances such as butter.
- Keep yourself or the person warm. Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid placing them on the injured area. Staying warm will prevent hypothermia, where a person’s body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F). This is a risk if you are cooling a large burned area, especially for young children and the elderly.
- Cover the burn with plastic wrap. Place the cling film over the burn rather than wrapping it around a limb, as the area needs space to swell. A clean, clear plastic bag can be used for hand burns.
- Treat the pain of a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions when using over-the-counter medications. Children under 16 should not be given aspirin.
- Elevate the affected area if possible. This will help reduce swelling.
After doing the above, evaluate the burn to decide if additional medical treatment is needed.
Go to A&E to:
- Large burns larger than the size of the affected person’s hand
- Deep burns of any size that cause white or charred skin
- Burns to the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals
- All chemical and electrical burns
- Any other injuries that need treatment
- Any signs of shock – symptoms include cold, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, and weakness or dizziness
If your child is under 10, take him to the hospital.
Source: National Health Service
“I said no, just the pool.
“Then I remembered that my son ate an orangeade and I told him.
“He explained that any citrus fruit can burn the skin.”
Majo – from Mexico – believes his son must have spilled some of the drink on himself while playing in the sun.
The video was shared on June 19.
The baby eventually received the correct treatment and her nasty rash began to subside, as reported in Need to know.
SOLAR SAFETY WARNING
The influencer warned: “If you are in the sun and come into contact with any citrus, you need to wash it well, apply sunscreen and cover the area to keep it out of the sun.
“I share this information and inform other mothers who, like me, didn’t know this was possible.
“This way we can help prevent other families, especially children, from going through what my baby went through.”
It follows another mum warning about the dangers of ‘margarita burns’ after her baby was left with blisters on her cheeks and a red, raw mouth from the celery snack.
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