It is getting close to the time where we break out the bathing suits and get back into shape for that summer sunshine. Getting in shape can be fun and enjoyable but there are safe ways to do it and things you should avoid so you don’t end up in an urgent care clinic over the summer.
When working out don’t push yourself too hard and only do what you know your body can handle. Pushing yourself can lead to torn muscles, dehydration, sprains, strains and more. Your body is not a machine and it will let you know when you have had enough. If you are just getting into a new workout regimen take it slow and get a feel for it first before you dive right in. Any new workout routine is going to have a learning curve at first and you can tweek it to suit your needs. Working out can be a blast and make you feel better about yourself and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Stay hydrated this summer when your working out or enjoying the sunshine. Dehydration can be a very terrible feeling and you could end up in an urgent care clinic for treatment. The early signs of dehydration are dizziness, fatigue, dry skin and lips, headache, and confusion. If you are out in the sun for a prolonged period of time and begin to feel this way it is best to get out of the sun right away and cool your body temperature. Whenever you are out in the sun for a long time it is best to remember to drink some cold water every 25 mins to maintain hydration and avoid heat stroke. If you begin to throw up and feel like convulsing it is best to seek help in an urgent care clinic right away.
Urgent care clinics have a large number of patients coming in to see the doctor from all kinds of summertime ailments. Urgent care centers in the US handle an average of three patient care visits per hour and 50 visits per day. Many of these visits to the doctor are simple in and out visits with tips, prescriptions, and maybe a splint or tensor bandage for minor summer injuries. If you take the time to be careful this summer you can avoid the urgent care center and enjoy your summer in peace.
