I spent the whole day at a track meet and I was exposed to direct sunlight for about seven hours or more, now I feel awful and am cold and shivery. I have bad sunburns and feel really tender. My eye's are hot and i have a near headache. I don't think I should be shivering. Do you know what is going on?
2007-03-17 16:20:45 · 11 answers · asked by godblessamerica_911 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I also feel very weak, and fatigued. Does anyone know of any similar conditions? Could it be sun-stroke?
2007-03-17 16:28:00 · update #1
Umm, well the other people seem to have it down. PinkGink gave me a good laugh
I'm guessing you aren't going to a doctor cause you asked the question here, instead of to him. So here are the things I suggest doing. As the other guy said, drink LOTS of fluids. Juice/Gatorade to replenish electrolytes (sp?) and stay warm.
Now the real thing i'm wondering, what kind of shitty track coaches do you have? Wow, every serious track person knows that the sun drains your energy, so they all tell you not to stand around in it...unless they told you and you didn't heed.
You should be fine, if 7 hours of sunlight was enough to send someone to the doctor, i'd be scared to touch a knife.
go to www.webmd.com to learn about what you think you have...sun something don't remember
2007-03-17 16:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by adklsjfklsdj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat exhaustion. Is whats happening. I assume your are no longer sweating either. You should really be pushing some fluids down you. Not a lot of sugar drinks like coke. Careful with the sugar. You need water and electrolytes. Maybe a little salt
2007-03-17 16:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Heat Exaustion. My brother got it after playing football for 3 ohurs in full equipment in 84 degrees f.
Drink Gatorade!
you need to keep your sugers up. If you feel dizy the next day or later tonite it is becausee the large amount of suger.
Good luck and get well
John
2007-03-17 16:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Caponetta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun poisoning and dehydration. Drink some fluids, water or something. Take Advil. And use sunscreen next time. Also apply a good lotion. And most definitely take tomorrow off if allowed. You will peel in a few days but you will be fine.
2007-03-17 16:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should go to the hospital you could have a serious condition such as heat stroke or a fluid/electrolyte imbalance...at least call your doctor to see what you should do and call a family member or friend to come be with you.
2007-03-17 17:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some rest and take a couple of Tylenol. They will help with the head ache and the sunburn. Don't freak out too bad, you should be ok.
Good Luck!
2007-03-17 16:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by xoxbritz36xox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor, you have heat exhaustion.
2007-03-17 16:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should see a doctor and drink lots of water
2007-03-17 16:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be sunstroke, you should see a doctor.
2007-03-17 16:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-17 16:29:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋