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Heat exhaustion is unpleasant but recovers with cooling and fluids. Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal. The dividing line is confusion or a change in behaviour — and someone who has not improved within thirty minutes of cooling needs an ambulance. Our private GP clinic in East London offers same-day heat exhaustion and sunburn assessment with a private GP, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is heat exhaustion and sunburn?

Heat exhaustion is unpleasant but recovers with cooling and fluids. Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal. The dividing line is confusion or a change in behaviour — and someone who has not improved within thirty minutes of cooling needs an ambulance.

  • What heat exhaustion and sunburn is
  • Symptoms to look for
  • Causes & risk factors
  • Tests & diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • When to see a specialist

Understanding heat exhaustion and sunburn

Heat exhaustion and sunburn: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Call 999 — this is heatstroke — if someone

  • is confused, agitated, slurring words or behaving oddly
  • has a seizure, or loses consciousness
  • has very hot skin that is no longer sweating
  • has a temperature of 40°C or above
  • is breathing very fast or has a racing heartbeat
  • has not improved after 30 minutes of cooling and rest

While waiting for the ambulance, move them somewhere cool, remove outer clothing, and cool them with cold water on the skin, wet cloths and fanning. Cold packs in the armpits and at the neck help. Do not give anything to drink if they are drowsy or confused. Do not go to the emergency department by car if they are seriously unwell — call 999.

Heat exhaustion

Heavy sweating, tiredness, dizziness, headache, feeling sick, cramps, pale clammy skin, a fast pulse and intense thirst. The person remains alert and orientated — that is the key difference from heatstroke.

  1. Move them somewhere cool — indoors, or into shade.
  2. Lie them down and raise their legs slightly.
  3. Cool the skin: loosen clothing, spray or sponge with cool water, fan them, and put cold packs under the armpits or on the neck.
  4. Give plenty to drink — water, or an oral rehydration solution or sports drink if there has been heavy sweating.
  5. Stay with them and watch the clock. They should feel better within 30 minutes. If not, call 999.

Who is most at risk

Babies and young children, adults over 65, people with heart or lung conditions or diabetes, those taking diuretics, beta-blockers, antihistamines or antipsychotic medicines, people doing physical work or sport in the heat, and anyone who has been drinking alcohol. Check on elderly neighbours and relatives during hot weather — they often do not feel thirsty and may not notice they are overheating.

Staying safe in hot weather

  • Drink regularly through the day, before you feel thirsty. Watch for dark urine as a sign you are behind.
  • Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, when it is strongest in the UK.
  • Keep curtains closed on sun-facing windows during the day and open windows at night when it is cooler.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and heavy meals in the heat; shift exercise to early morning or evening.
  • Never leave anyone, particularly a child, in a parked car — the temperature inside can become lethal within minutes.

Sunburn

Sunburn appears within a few hours and peaks at around 24 hours. Skin becomes red, hot, sore and tender, and may blister and later peel.

Do

  • Get out of the sun and stay covered until it heals
  • Cool the skin with a cool shower, bath or damp flannel
  • Apply aftersun, calamine or a plain unperfumed moisturiser
  • Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for the pain
  • Drink extra fluids — sunburn dehydrates you

Do not

  • Do not burst blisters — they protect the skin underneath
  • Do not use petroleum jelly, butter or oily preparations on burnt skin
  • Do not use products containing local anaesthetic on large areas
  • Do not let the area be exposed to the sun again until fully healed
  • Do not apply ice directly to burnt skin

Seek medical advice for sunburn if

  • the skin is blistered over a large area, or the face is severely affected
  • there is fever, chills, dizziness, headache or nausea — this suggests heat illness as well as skin damage
  • the burn involves a baby or young child
  • the skin shows signs of infection — increasing pain, spreading redness, pus

Protecting your skin

  • Use sunscreen of at least SPF 30 with 4 or 5 star UVA protection. Apply generously 30 minutes before going out and again just as you go out.
  • Reapply every two hours, and immediately after swimming, towelling or sweating, even if the product says it is water resistant.
  • Most people apply far too little. An adult needs around six to eight teaspoons to cover the body.
  • Cover up with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and close-weave clothing — more reliable than sunscreen alone.
  • Babies under six months should be kept out of direct sunlight entirely.
  • Darker skin is less likely to burn but is not immune, and sunscreen is still needed.

Sunburn is skin damage that accumulates. Episodes of burning, particularly in childhood, meaningfully increase the lifetime risk of skin cancer. If you notice a mole that is changing in size, shape or colour, is itching or bleeding, or simply looks different from your others, book a skin lesion and mole check with our dermatology team.

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See a private GP for heat exhaustion and sunburn in London

At our private GP clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private GP or heat exhaustion and sunburn doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant GP will assess you, arrange the right tests and explain your diagnosis and treatment options clearly. We help patients across East London, Canary Wharf, the City, Docklands and Aldgate who want fast, private answers about heat exhaustion and sunburn.

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Tower Bridge Hospital is on Whitechapel Road in the heart of East London — minutes from Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands and Aldgate. Patients across Tower Hamlets, Wapping, Limehouse and Bethnal Green choose us for a fast, private heat exhaustion and sunburn appointment with a GP, without the wait or the referral.

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Why choose our East London private GP clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and GP under one roof
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  • Minutes from Canary Wharf & the City of London
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Common questions

Heat exhaustion and sunburn in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private heat exhaustion and sunburn specialist near me in East London?

Our private GP clinic is on Whitechapel Road in East London, minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. You can see a private GP or heat exhaustion and sunburn doctor for assessment and treatment, usually the same day and without a referral.

Can I see a private GP for heat exhaustion and sunburn the same day?

Yes. We hold same-day private appointments most days, including Saturdays, so you can be assessed by a GP or GP quickly, with tests done in-house where possible.

How much does a private heat exhaustion and sunburn appointment cost in London?

We keep pricing transparent — see our fees page or call 020 7916 0029, and we will explain the cost of the heat exhaustion and sunburn assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private GP for heat exhaustion and sunburn?

No. You can book directly with our clinic. If you are unsure whether to start with a private GP or a GP, we will guide you.

Which areas do you serve for private heat exhaustion and sunburn care?

We see private patients from across East London, Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands, Aldgate, Wapping, Limehouse and Tower Hamlets.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat — Clinical Director, GMC 7138332. Last reviewed August 2026 · next review August 2027. Written in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is general and does not replace personal medical advice.

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Private heat exhaustion and sunburn care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private heat exhaustion and sunburn assessment and treatment from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Private heat exhaustion and sunburn treatment near me? If you are searching for private heat exhaustion and sunburn treatment near me, a heat exhaustion and sunburn doctor or specialist near me, or a private clinic near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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