Sunburn: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have a fever and other symptoms?
See significance of a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have signs of moderate dehydration?
Do you have severe pain?
Do you have a severe headache?
Do you have severe fatigue?
Are you nauseated or vomiting and unable to drink any fluids?
Do you have a severe skin reaction or blisters?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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Do you feel dizzy even after getting out of the sun?
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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Do you have a fever that has not come down after 24 hours of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | January 09, 2006 |
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| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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