Sunderland woman spent week in hospital after hot water bottle burst and scalded her skin
Charlotte Laddie, 25 from Millfield suffered burns to her wrists and groins when she accidentally sat on a hot water which burst and scalded her skin.
The 25-year-old spent a week at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle while being treated for her burns.
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Hide AdShe said: “The hot water bottle was on the sofa, I didn’t realise it was there and accidentally sat on it.
"It burst everywhere and my body was literally burning, my skin was blistering – I’ve never felt pain like it.”
Charlotte was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital in an ambulance where her burns were bandaged.
She later returned to hospital after her blisters got worse.
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Hide AdCharlotte said: “It was very painful and I was worried, luckily I didn’t need to have a skin graft but they told me it would take a while for my skin to recover.”
Now, she is determined to make sure others don’t suffer the same misfortune by taking precautions.
Charlotte added: “Hot water bottles aren’t dangerous but people need to be careful because they can cause serious injuries.
"Make sure you get rid of old ones and add cold water – Just small things to help with safety.”
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Hide AdThe 25-year-old is recovering at home and will soon be able to remove her bandages.
She said: “I’m on the mend now and my injuries weren’t as bad as they could have been – they are safe to use but people should be aware of the risks.”