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Have Symptoms Of Sun Stroke Ankles, Shoulders, Hip And Neck Aches. Suggest?
Question: symptions of sun stroke Iam 82, my ankles, shoukders, hip and neck aches. My tepm is just a tad under 101
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Thanks for posting your query. I have read it with diligence.
Yes, sunstroke is XXXXXXX You seem to be having it. Temperature of 101 is still fine; it is not alarming though.
What you should do now?
- Give yourself tepid sponging with cold water. Repeat it every hour until the temperature returns to normal.
- Drink plenty of fluids orally, to get rid of the excess heat.
- For the pain in ankles, shoulders, hip and neck, consider taking a tablet of Motrin or Acetamiophen like Panadol.
-Rest a while.
You must recover quickly. If you notice any alarming signs like mental clouding, disorientation, and blurred vision, rush to the ER (Emergency Room) immediately.
Get well soon.
Thanks for posting your query. I have read it with diligence.
Yes, sunstroke is XXXXXXX You seem to be having it. Temperature of 101 is still fine; it is not alarming though.
What you should do now?
- Give yourself tepid sponging with cold water. Repeat it every hour until the temperature returns to normal.
- Drink plenty of fluids orally, to get rid of the excess heat.
- For the pain in ankles, shoulders, hip and neck, consider taking a tablet of Motrin or Acetamiophen like Panadol.
-Rest a while.
You must recover quickly. If you notice any alarming signs like mental clouding, disorientation, and blurred vision, rush to the ER (Emergency Room) immediately.
Get well soon.
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