Travel Medicine

You burn faster in Thailand because Patong sits near the equator, where the sun is strongest and UV is high most days. Clouds, breeze, and water do not block it. That is why tourists burn in a couple of hours, even when the sky looks grey. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats bad sunburn 24 hours a day, walk-in.

Blistering sunburn is not just a bad tan, it is a burn that can need medical care. Blisters, chills, fever, dizziness, or a large raw area mean you should see a doctor. Patong sun burns fast, even in a few hours. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats bad sunburn 24 hours a day, walk-in.

Heat stroke on a boat trip is more common than tourists think. A day at sea to Coral Island or Phi Phi means hours on an open deck with no shade, sea glare, and few chances to cool off. Bring water, a hat, and shade. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats heat illness 24 hours a day, walk-in.

Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke is the difference between a warning and an emergency. Heat exhaustion means heavy sweating, weakness, and dizziness, and cooling with rest and fluids fixes it. Heat stroke means confusion, hot dry skin, and no sweating, and it needs a doctor fast. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats both 24 hours a day.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke in Patong are real risks in this heat. Heat exhaustion brings heavy sweating, weakness, and dizziness, and cooling with fluids helps. Heat stroke is an emergency, with hot dry skin, confusion, and no sweating. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats heat illness 24 hours a day, walk-in.