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A 49-year-old female asked:

My daughter has sunstroke and is shivering with very sore joints and bones. nausea and cant breathe. must i take her to emergency or treat at home?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Rhoads
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Yes! To ER now.: Sunstroke can be serious. PLease take her to the ER now.
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Mgt.: Please provide clear fluids, check her temperature and see the emergency department right away. She should be evaluated for pneumonia as well.
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Last updated Dec 10, 2017

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