Summer Health Issues To Look Out For
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29 May 2025
Summer brings unique health risks due to heat, sun exposure, and increased outdoor activity. Here are key issues to watch for
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1. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. It can progress to heat stroke if untreated
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2. Heat Stroke: A medical emergency with symptoms like high body temperature (above 103°F), confusion, rapid pulse, and loss of consciousness
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3. Dehydration: Caused by excessive sweating and inadequate fluid intake. Look for dry mouth, fatigue, dark urine, or dizziness
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4. Sunburn: Prolonged sun exposure can cause sunburn, increasing skin cancer risk. Symptoms include red, painful skin, sometimes with blisters
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5. Foodborne Illnesses: Warm temperatures promote bacterial growth in food left out at picnics or barbecues. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever
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6. Insect-Borne Diseases: Mosquitoes and ticks thrive in summer. Bites can transmit diseases like West Nile virus, Lyme disease, or Zika
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7. Allergies and Asthma: Pollen levels can spike in summer, triggering allergies or asthma. Watch for sneezing, itchy eyes, or breathing difficulties
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8. Eye Damage: UV exposure can harm eyes, leading to cataracts or macular degeneration over time. Symptoms of UV overexposure include eye pain, temporary vision changes
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