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What Causes Pain In Back And Shoulders After A Sunburn?
I recently got a severe sunburn, and after about two days I woke up with extreme pain in my back and shoulders (where the sunburn is). It feels like my skin is being poked with pins and needles, and nothing I ve done has given me any relief. What can I try to relieve the pain?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Hello,
It is due to inflammation of the nerve endings.
As of now you can take analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief.
Apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to inflammation of the nerve endings.
As of now you can take analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief.
Apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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