Leg swelling from extreme sunburn. Let it run it's course or see a doc.?

Question

Both legs have been very red and sore (taking anti-inflammatory and painkillers) for a few days now... ideas? Swelling and tightness of the skin only occurs at affected areas.

Won't be repeating this tanning in a hurry...

Answer 1

If your legs are actually swelling- see a doc and get some burn cream! You could be talking about 2nd degree burns there. In the meantime - your body is going to be pulling all the fluids into your legs, so drink lots of clear fluids.

Answer 2

Try having a cool baths every so often, this will help with the soreness. If you dont have a bath then use wet cloths on the affected areas. Also, use a moisturiser or Vitamin E cream on the affected areas, this will help quite a lot (though it doesn't seem that way as you are trying to rub it in) There are also some spray on products that help relieve the pain, ask your pharmacist/chemist/druggist etc for advice. If the swelling does not go down by the time you start to peel then see a doctor, badly sun-burnt skin can be prone to infection. If you need painkillers for more than two days then see your doctor.

Answer 3

Having a first degree sunburn should not cause swelling. There might be some kind of an allergic reaction going on. It is my advice that you seek medical attention at this time just to make sure. Since the swelling hasn't gone away with the anti-inflammatory meds....I think you should call the doctor.
Take care. I hope it all works out ok.

Answer 4

hi, I had this ensue to me numerous years in the past, and that i went to a minor medical health center and the physician gave me shot in the two legs (the place the burns have been) and a prescription for an antibiotic. interior the interim I saved slathering Aloe Vera gell throughout my legs. We have been out of city once I have been given the 2nd degree burns, so by ability of the time we've been given decrease back residing house and that i went ot the physician it were each week and a 0.5. I nevertheless the the burns for yet another 2 weeks earlier my legs decrease back to fairly widespread, some redness lasted yet another week, however the discomfort became long previous. i think for you, i understand excatly the way you sense. wish each little thing receives decrease back to widespread quickly.

Answer 5

Any extreme sunburn needs a doctor's attention; if you burned yourself with fire, boiling water, etc., you would of course seek medical attention. A bad sunburn is no different. You could be at serious risk of scarring and infection, so yes, there is a need to see a doctor.

Answer 6

Definitely, see a doctor.

And don't do that again! Very bad for your skin, in the long term.

Answer 7

i would see a docter...that could be bad