Is it normal for my hands to be scalded red by boiling water at night, and I fell asleep when I was so sleepy, but then woke up with pain?

In fact, it is a normal physiological reaction to feel sleepy and then fall asleep after having your hands reddened by boiling water at night, and to be woken up by pain later in the day. This is because the human body has a certain self-protection mechanism against temperature changes and painful stimulation.

When hands are burned by high-temperature boiling water, the heat will cause blood circulation to accelerate and local blood vessels to expand, causing redness, swelling and burning sensation. During this process, the body releases neurotransmitters that convey pain messages. The body also secretes neurotransmitters such as endorphins to relieve pain. These physiological reactions can cause a person to feel sleepy.

After falling asleep, the body enters sleep state and the brain begins to rest and repair. Because stimuli (i.e., heat and pain signals) are still present at the wound site, the brain may channel these stimuli into consciousness through dreams or other means. This can cause us to wake up in pain during sleep.

The burn wound may produce an inflammatory reaction, further exacerbating the pain. This is one of the reasons why you may be awakened by pain during sleep.

For the situation where your hands are scalded by boiling water and then fall asleep and are woken up by the pain later, we can take some measures to relieve the pain and promote the healing of the wound. Rinse the burnt area promptly with cool water to lower the temperature and relieve pain. Then apply a cold compress or a washcloth soaked in cold water to the wound to help reduce redness, swelling and burning. You can use some local swelling and analgesic ointments or sprays to relieve discomfort. Skin care magazines recommend using fresh aloe vera gel. This product has the best effect and is loved and praised by many consumers.

When sleeping, you can pay attention to maintaining a good posture and avoid rubbing or putting pressure on the wound with bed objects. If the pain is unbearable, you can consider taking some over-the-counter analgesics, but be sure to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before use.

It is a normal physiological reaction to feel sleepy and fall asleep after your hands are scalded with boiling water at night, and to be woken up by pain later in the day. We can take appropriate measures to relieve pain, pay attention to wound cleaning and protection, and promote wound healing. If the pain persists or worsens, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for further examination and treatment.