Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Can too much sun cause fever?

Last week, I was on a trekking trip, and we were out in the sun for hours. After coming back, I developed a mild fever that lasted a couple of days. Is it possible that too much sun exposure caused it?

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Sister Lissy Thomas Sister Lissy Thomas Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, too much sun exposure can cause your body temperature to rise, which we call a heat fever or heat exhaustion. Keep sipping coconut water or ORS to cool down your system. If the temperature goes above 102°F or you feel confused, please go to a clinic immediately.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Oh no, did you stay in the sun for too long? Yes, heat stroke can definitely cause a high fever and it can get really scary if the temperature doesn't come down. Please place cold wet strips on your forehead, drink lots of water, and call a doctor if you feel very dizzy.

Sneha Kumari Sneha Kumari Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I didn't know that the sun could cause an actual fever, I thought fevers only happen due to viral infections. My brother has a mild warm forehead after playing football outside today. Should we give him paracetamol or just let him rest in a cool room?

Sanjay Chawla Sanjay Chawla Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Listen, going out in the peak afternoon sun will definitely give you a fever, it's called heat stroke. Stop roaming around in the heat without an umbrella or cap. Drink lemon water, rest in AC, and if the fever doesn't drop by night, go see a doctor.

Aryan Malhotra Aryan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh yeah, happened to me during college sports day. Got a crazy fever and headache because of the sun. Honestly, just stay under the fan, drink a chilled bottle of Gatorade, and chill out. It usually goes away by next morning.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, that heavy, burning feeling after being in the sun is so uncomfortable. It makes you feel completely drained out. Try to take a sponge bath with normal temperature water and drink some sweet nimbu paani to soothe your body.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Yes, extreme UV exposure and heat load can disrupt your body's thermoregulation, causing a spike in core temperature. My fitness tracker always shows a massive jump in heart rate when I run in the sun. Make sure to hydrate with electrolyte-rich drinks to bring your temperature down.

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Kabir Deshmukh Kabir Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Bro, yes. I went for an afternoon cricket match last month in 42-degree heat and came back with a 101 fever and a massive headache. It's basically heat stroke. I just drank a lot of Electral, took a cold shower, slept for 10 hours, and was fine the next day.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand how awful and exhausting this feels. I once got a high fever after a beach trip and felt so weak and helpless for three days. Please don't push yourself to work today, just rest in a cool room and let your body recover from the heat shock.

Divya Shetty Divya Shetty Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I literally recovered from this last week! I was out shopping in the afternoon and came home with a 100.5 fever and shivering. The doctor told me it was just heat exhaustion. I drank tons of coconut water and rested for two days to get my energy back.

Sandeep Patil Sandeep Patil Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

It is classic heat exhaustion. I deal with this often due to my outdoor site visits. My tip: immediately get into a cool room, drink ORS water slowly, and put a wet cold towel on your neck and armpits. It lowers your core temperature much faster than any medicine.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

My brain already feels like fried rice from lack of sleep, and standing in the sun just turns it into a microwave. Yes, heat stroke gives you a fever. Do yourself a favor, switch off the lights, turn on the cooler, drink some cold water, and just sleep it off.

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