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Does Sunburn Cause Swelling In Ankles And Calves?

Two days ago, I was in the sun for several hours and got sunburn on my knees and lower legs. Now I ve developed swelling in the calves and ankles. Is this a side effect from the sunburn? I ve been taking ibuprofen to reduce swelling, but it has had no effect. Is there anything else to help reduce swelling?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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thanks for asking about your problem here in this forum...
i will advise to use tab ibuprofen antiallergic like citrazine...also keep the legs elevated at night by placing pillow beneath it,,,and do wash and apply polyfax plus if wound is still there,,,,thanks
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Does Sunburn Cause Swelling In Ankles And Calves?

thanks for asking about your problem here in this forum... i will advise to use tab ibuprofen antiallergic like citrazine...also keep the legs elevated at night by placing pillow beneath it,,,and do wash and apply polyfax plus if wound is still there,,,,thanks