Question 1

can i have sun poisoning but not have the rash/blisters? after being at a waterpark for around 5 hours i had chills, fever of 102, nausea, etc.

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Viral infection: What you described is more consistent with a viral infection than sun poisoning, if you do not have any evidence of a sun burn.
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Question 2

in all cases is sun poisoning painful?

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In most: The skin can be very painful or have severe itching. Systemic effects like fever and malaise can occur as well.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of sun poisoning?

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Sun poisoning: A painful tender and red rash.

Question 4

if your sunburn swells is it considered sun poisoning?

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Sun Poisoning: One form of sun poisoning includes rash w red skin ; possible blisters, fatigue, fevers, chills or headache.  Another is called polymorphous light eruption(pmle) ; it has sxs that were just described as well as dense clusters of small bumps over the body w possible hives on legs/arms/chest. Solar urticaria present w first set of symptoms as well as blisters, wheals ; possible dizziness, feeling &gt;.

Question 5

can sun poisoning give you the runs?

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Not certain: Heat exhaustion  can cause nausea or vomiting. However, I am not aware of diarrhea.

Question 6

are gatorade and bananas beneficial in sun poisoning?

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Indirectly: Generally along with the sun poisoning goes some degree of dehydration and gatorade and bananas can help with this.

Question 7

is sun poisoning and fever similar? i feel sometimes when i get sun poisoning i also get fever as well.  are they similar or related?

Accepted Answer

Yes fever likely: Sun poisoning includes a fever. It involves more than a severe skin burn with blisters and swelling. It includes symptoms of variable fever, chills, nausea, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, and dehydration. A person may feel confused or faint and suffer from a severe headache. Some cases of sun poisoning need immediate medical attention.
If confusion or fever over 101-102 degrees get to an er!

Question 8

are the symptoms of sun poisoning bad?

Accepted Answer

Sunpoisoning: Sun poisoning is an entity that consists of mild to moderate sunburn, dehydration, and is mild body temperature elevation. The dehydration and temperature give a malaise which we call sun poisoning. Cooling the skin with lukewarm showers and taking in fluids are best way to treat. Aspirin is very effective for this. And next time, avoid excessive exposure and use sunblock.

Question 9

what should i do for mild sun poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Ok if mild:: Severe sunburn called sun poisoning symptoms such as skin redness and blistering, pain and tingling, swelling, headache, fever and chills, nausea, dizziness, dehydration. For severe sunburn, these simple remedies usually do the trick:
get out of the sun, take a cool (not cold) shower or bath or apply cool compresses.
Drink extra fluids, take Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen) for  pain, use aloe.  If severe see dr.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: sun poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: "sun poisoning" is not a medical term. It has no specific meaning. It may refer to a painful sun burn. Sometimes there are rashes due to sun exposure. There are a variety of these.

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Is sun poisoning and fever similar? i feel sometimes when i get sun poisoning i also get fever as well. are they similar or related?

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