Summer is in progress and you are ready to get out there are enjoy all this season has to offer. Before you push your worries away, take the time to think about what you need to do to prepare yourself for common summer health issues. MediRents wants you to get the most out of the beautiful summer weather, but also urges caution and preparedness for common summer health issues that can occur to anyone.
- Bug bites. No matter what you get bit by whether it is mosquitoes, a fly or ant pay attention to the area where you were bit. Also, we urge you not to scratch too much because that can cause infection. If your bites do not go away within a reasonable amount of time, contact your doctor.
- Food poisoning. We all love grilling out during the summer, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about food safety. Food poisoning in the summer is higher than most seasons because leaving food in the heat and sun does not mix well.
- In the summer, it is especially important to stay hydrated all the time and while outside. Dehydration can lead to dizziness, confusion, fainting, and fatigue.
- Sun burns. This one may be obvious to look for, but even so, always wear sunscreen and use techniques to make the side effects of burns less painful. Skin cancer affects one in five people in the United States, so it is a very common problem if you do not take the right precautions of wearing sunscreen.
- Eye damage. We wear sunscreen to protect our skin, but don’t forget about the affects the sun can have on your eyes. It is best to wear sunglasses because sun damage can cause cataract, blindness, and sunburn of the eyes. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation because your eyes are important!
MediRents wishes you a fun filled summer, but we also hope you don’t have to deal with any of these summer health issues. Contact us today to learn about our therapies and services.