burning from the inside out ...out of the blue? what causes that? how does it happen?
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Spontaneous combustion, or roughly, any spontaneous reaction would occur if the reactants are;\n1) thermodynamically unstable\n2) kinetically unstable\n\n1) Thermodynamic stability:\nAll combustion reactions are exothermic. If you draw the energy profile for a combustion reaction, the reactants are at a higher energy state and the products are at a lower energy state, since heat energy is released. Thermodynamic stability has to do with the relative energy of the reactants or products. As stated above, the reactants are at a higher energy state and they tend to release energy when reacting, so the reactants are said to be thermodynamically unstable. This unstability would result in a spontaneous reaction.\n\n2) Kinetic stability:\nThis takes into account the activation energy of the reaction. According to the 'Collision Theory', reacting molecules must have sufficient kinetic energy while colliding in order to overcome the activation energy for the proceeding reaction. Considering the thermodynamically unstable reactants above, if the reacting molecules can collide with each other with enough internal energy that is greater than or equal to the activation energy, they would be able to reach the transition state and form products spontaneously, and hence be termed kinetically unstable. \n\nIt happens, however, that in some combustion reactions, the reactants are thermodynamically unstable and you expect them to react just like that, but they don't because they're kinetically stable (internal energy not enough to overcome activation energy), and so they need to be given more internal energy in the form of a spark, ignition, presence of light etc., in order for the reaction to proceed.
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More intense vibratory movements from the molecules mean more thermal energy transfer to the matter which become in contact with it.  So you can burn your skin if the object you touch is really too hot!
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Many supplements cause that to occur, don't worry about it.   I think it's the food coloring in it.  I bet it has a strange smell to it also.
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Yikes, that must be kind of scary! Ask your doctor, since no one else answered, and I have no idea what could be causing this.
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Yes, and I'm going through it right now.  I'm pretty sure it's my uncle who died two years ago January 16th.  He started having a lot of pain right around this time and in the beginning of December, was put in the hospital.  He had a lot of pain.  So much pain.  HIs pancreas was failing and so was his liver.  His lungs also kept filling up with fluid.  Right after he died, my stove kept turning itself off.  The electrical part of it.  My satellite receiver in a completely different room started doing this too.  Since two days ago, it keeps doing it.  Multiple times per day.  Not every once in a while like it was doing.  Also, my 9 month old son keeps looking at the celing and smiling and laughing.  He was doing that when there was a large balloon hanging from the ceiling.  It was for my daughter's third birthday party, barely full and two days old.  she turned three on Monday.  Well, as he is looking up there, smiling and laughing like something is there, that balloon all of a sudden pops on its own.  Nothing was visibly touching it.  It just popped.  The balloon next to it was blowing like wind was on it.  There are also these orbs of light that come and go.  They usually come from the hallway and go towards the windows.  When the balloon popped, some orbs were going.  Oh, yeah, and two elderly women had died in this house.  I didn't know this until two years after living here, when I was already experiencing what seemed like an angry spirit.  The things I was told by my neighbor matched exactly what was going on in this house.  At times, you hear this loud thud.
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I would say either you are really really tired, or you have an allergy to something in your environment. Mine burn a lot when I am extremely tired.
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Hi. The burners are cooled by the gas flowing through them. This is the 'normal' condition.
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i watched a really interesting documentary on spontaneous combustion actually.  the most outrageous explanation of SC was the theory of pyrotrons, which is a bunch of crock.  it states that there are tiny particles, similar to electrons, but smaller, that float through the air and attack the small spaces left between electrons.  when they imbed themselves, that is when SC happens.  like i said, bullocks.\nspontaneous combustion isnt really spontaneous.  every reported case of SC has involved a smoker.  the way the investigators think most happened was the victim fell asleep with a lit cigarette, and burned to death.  they also explain why the victim couldnt feel it.  it was called the wick effect.\ntake a candle.  it has tons of energy to burn, fuel if you will.  all of the victims had fuel, ie, fat, that burned.  and the wick for the victims was either their clothing, or their bedding, depending on where it occured.\nit is a really cool documentary.  i believe it was on the dicovery channel.  you should look it up
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That is a good question I have always wondered that myself. SO I'm assuming it is normal since we both experience it. How ever I don't know what causes it.
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Sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome.  My mom and I both have this.  I've heard that there are some meds you could be given, but you're really best to just do your best to keep warm.  It's not usually harmful, but do talk with your doctor about it, as it can be a symptom of other circulatory problems.
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St. Elmos Fire. Sometimes lighting will travel in ball form.\n\nSailors back in the old days used to see this happen a lot.
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Sounds like hyperhidrosis. I attached a site under sources that can explain it better than I could.
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Because women aren't supposed to fart, so we think. It's not feminine. But...\n\nyou answered my question about salicylic acid and it was great really--I think you solved what was going on there. But since you say you are smart in the chemistry field, can you tell me what I can do to make the burn go away? I cried my head off about it all ths morning. Please, I'll post another question so you can answer there if you can. I would VERY MUCH appreciate it.
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When I'm feeling blue, sometimes I write what's making me feel down in a book.  And then I burn it.  Or you can talk about it.  It's not good to bottle it inside.  But when all else fails.  I drink.
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Well, it's not smoke....The blue haze found over the Great Smoky Mountains is caused by changes in the weather, temperature and moisture in the air. The smoke is like fog and low-level clouds! They are often covered by low-lying clouds.
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I have never heard of this happening. You should go to your regular dr., who can refer you to a specialist, if needed. I have heard of people being able to tell if it is going to rain due to their arthitis flaring-up and if they get a headache. Something about the barametic pressure. I believe that it would be well worth it for you to find out exactly why this happens to you. Good Luck!
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It could be a couple of things actually.  What was the last thing you ate or drank?  Did it contain blue food coloring or was it blue in color?  If not, it might be the result of acid reflux, which is stomach enzymes in your throat.  Was your throat sore when you woke up?  Did you have a burning sensation in your chest?  If so, it was probably acid reflux.  Hope this helps!