Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Asked 5 months ago

Can being in the sun cause a fever?

My son played outside in the sun for quite some time today, and now he has a slight fever. Can too much sun exposure actually lead to fever in children?

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, spending too much time in the hot sun can cause what we call heat fever or heat exhaustion. Don't panic, just rest in a cool room, drink plenty of water, and put a cool damp cloth on your forehead. If the temperature doesn't come down soon, we should definitely consult a doctor.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother always says that the harsh afternoon sun causes 'heat fever' and advises drinking buttermilk with fenugreek seeds. While these traditional cooling drinks do help with mild dehydration, I always suggest consulting a doctor if the fever persists or if you feel extremely dizzy.

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, sun fever or heat exhaustion is very real in our tropical climate. When the body cannot cool itself down, the temperature rises. If you are experiencing high fever, vomiting, or confusion after being in the sun, please don't ignore it and visit a clinic immediately, as it could be heat stroke.

Kunal Shah Kunal Shah Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Oh absolutely, the Indian summer sun doesn't play around! It will literally cook you if you stay out too long. It is probably just mild heat exhaustion, so drink some chilled nimbu paani, stay under the AC, and you will feel fine. Don't become a sun-tan experiment next time!

Anjali Pillai Anjali Pillai Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As someone with thyroid issues, my body already has a hard time regulating heat, and I get feverish very easily in the sun. If your body is reacting like this, it is best to consult a doctor and maybe get basic blood work done to ensure there are no underlying hormonal imbalances causing heat intolerance.

Sneha Hegde Sneha Hegde Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

According to my doctor, high exposure to heat can disrupt the body's internal thermostat, leading to a rise in body temperature which feels like a fever. It is often accompanied by dehydration and headache. They advised taking ORS and resting, but warned that if the fever is very high, it requires immediate medical attention.

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Priyanka Patil Priyanka Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, dhoop mein zyada ghumne se sardi-bukhar jaisa lagne lagta hai, use heat stroke bhi bolte hain. Mere husband ko bhi ek baar dhoop ki wajah se bohot tez bukhar aaya tha. Aap thoda rest karo aur coconut water piyo, aaram milega.

Riya Das Riya Das Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it actually can! Prolonged sun exposure can cause heat exhaustion, which feels exactly like a fever. Just drink lots of fluids, get some good rest in the shade, and you will be back to normal in no time. Take care!

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, excessive sun exposure can spike body temperature. Make sure you are consuming cooling vegetarian foods like cucumbers, melons, and butter milk (chaas) to cool your system down from within. Avoid spicy food for a couple of days while your body recovers, and stay hydrated.

Aditya Mehra Aditya Mehra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Oh man, that afternoon street food run in the peak summer sun has definitely given me a mild fever and headache before. Now I just make sure to order in or go out only when the sun is down. If you're feeling hot, treat yourself to some cold kulfi or ice cream, it really helps the mood!

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