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Can Sun Exposure Cause High Fever?
My son was outside at the pool today from 10 am to 12 and again from 4 to 6. When he came home with him mom, he complained that he was not feeling well. His head was hot and his temp was 102.5. I gave him some gatorade which he drank and his temp is now 101.5 Could the sun exposure have caused this? I put suncreen on him this morning when I took him to the pool but I did not go with him in the afternoon. His face does not look very red as it was cloudy today. But the heat here was 92 today for the high with about 55% humidity.Thanks.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Sun exposure can cause Sun stroke which can look like fever.
The treatment is by cold bath and giving lot of oral fluids to correct the hydration levels.
If there are signs of infection like chills, rigors... then infection needs to be ruled out.
Do consult your doctor for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
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Welcome to Health care magic
Sun exposure can cause Sun stroke which can look like fever.
The treatment is by cold bath and giving lot of oral fluids to correct the hydration levels.
If there are signs of infection like chills, rigors... then infection needs to be ruled out.
Do consult your doctor for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
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