What are the major concerns with severe burns? | Apollo Hospitals

What are the major concerns with severe burns? What factors affect the severity of burns?
What causes burns?
Many things can cause a burn. Thermal sources, including fire, hot liquids, steam and contact with hot surfaces, are the most common causes of burns. Other causes include exposure to:

Chemicals, such as cement, acids or drain cleaners.
Radiation.
Electricity.
Sun (ultraviolet or UV light).
What are the signs of burns?
Burn symptoms vary depending on the severity or degree of the burn. Symptoms are often worse during the first few hours or days after the burn.
Burn symptoms include:
Blisters.
Pain.
Swelling.
White or charred (black) skin.
Peeling skin.
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