A doctor has issued an urgent warning as many Brits turn to hot water bottles rather than switching heating on due to the surge in energy prices.
Hot water bottle injuries are actually relatively common – with Swansea Bay University Health Board treating burns around 30 times per year.
Speaking to The Mirror, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, has warned that if used incorrectly, hot water bottles can lead to second and third-degree burns which often affect the skin on the groin and legs.
