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Suggest Medication For Sunburns And Headache
Having sunburns now after exercising under the sun for six consecutive hours. I am having headaches now like there s something biting my brain. And my whole body feels warm and its like burning. Having muscle aches too. But my temperature is normal like 37.0 degree celsius. So is it fever or what?
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Hi
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.
Your symptoms might be due to Heat stroke /Heat cramps/ Heat fever. I advice you to,
- Inj. Voveran IM stat
- Tab. Paracetamol 500mg 1-1-1-1 for pain
- cold sponging
- Ice bag on head & ice compress to forehead till the headache & burning Sensation settles
- Shift to a cool room
- maintain electrolyte balance by increased intake of salt & fluids
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.
Your symptoms might be due to Heat stroke /Heat cramps/ Heat fever. I advice you to,
- Inj. Voveran IM stat
- Tab. Paracetamol 500mg 1-1-1-1 for pain
- cold sponging
- Ice bag on head & ice compress to forehead till the headache & burning Sensation settles
- Shift to a cool room
- maintain electrolyte balance by increased intake of salt & fluids
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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