Question 1

is there an easy cure for sun stroke or sun poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Cool compress,aspiri: For sun poisoning lower temperature pf skin with cool compresses and aloe bear. For the fever and muscle aches lower the body temperature with Aspirin or non steroidal antifinflammatories such as allege or motrin. If the temperature is high you amy need to be seen in emergency room for treatment and monitoring.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for sun poisoning spots and what can u do if you have to work in the sun?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen: "sun poisoning" is just severe sunburn. It should be treated with cool washcloths applied as often as feasible, and Ibuprofen or a similar anti-inflammatory for the pain and inflammation. You can prevent it by applying a good broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion every day, and reapplying it frequently while you are working in the sun.

Question 3

what treatment do you recommend for sun poisoning blisters? they are on my hands, arms and lips.

Accepted Answer

See You Doctor: You need to have these evaluated and treated since these are severe burns and it sounds as if they may be 2nd or possibly 3rd degree burns needing antibiotic treatment as well as pain management.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

what to do if i got sun poisoning and it's blistered what do i do?

Accepted Answer

May need to see dr: Sun poisoning = bad sunburn.
Seek immediate medical care if you have these symptoms: blisters, covers a large area, or is very painful, facial swelling
fever and chills
upset stomach
headache, confusion, or faintness
signs of dehydration.

Question 8

are sunburn and sun poisoning related?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends on what you mean by "sun poisoning." this term gets used for lots of things including sunburn, allergic-type reaction or other rash after exposure to sunlight (not related to sunburn) or even heat stroke. The short answer is that some folks react differently to being in the sun. If you do then you need to take precautions accordingly to protect yourself.

Question 9

is it ok to put neosporin on sun poisoning ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you develop only broken blisters, then apply an antibiotic ointment (for example, Neosporin) twice a day for 3 days. Watch for signs of secondary infection (accumulation or drainage of pus, increased swelling or red streaks).               The sensation of pain and heat will probably last 48 hours. Ibuprofen can greatly reduce the discomfort.

Question 10

are sunburn and sun poisoning the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Different animals: Sun burn is when the skin is injured due to radiation from the sun. This causes injury which makes the body react by creating inflammation (red, hot swollen and tender) of the skin and soft tissues which is fresh healing blood getting to the area.  The other is when the sun's radiation causes systemic affects such as dehydration, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, weak pulse, low blood pressure.

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