Warmer weather means longer days with more hours of sunlight. If you’re someone who worships the sun, this is your time. However, it is important to be vigilant about how much sun you’re actually getting. Over exposure can have harmful effects like sunburns and dehydration. These ailments can cause a variety of symptoms, but you may notice after a long day in the sun, you’re feeling extremely fatigued. Keep reading to learn more about how the sun can cause you to feel more fatigued and why that happens.
At AFC Urgent Care Franklin, we’re available 7 days a week to provide rapid same-day care for any health concerns you may have this summer! Our walk-in clinic offers care for a variety of common conditions including dehydration, sunburn care and more. Simply walk into the clinic when it’s convenient, or save your spot in advance below.
Why Does Time in the Sun Make You Feel Tired?
If you’ve ever spent a long day at the beach or out enjoying the sunshine, you may notice that you feel especially fatigued. Nothing feels quite as good as laying down and going to sleep after a day in the sun, right? But why is that? Believe it or not, sun exposure itself is not what makes you feel tired. Instead, you may feel fatigued due to the side effects of spending a long day in the sun sweating and being active. Dehydration is the main cause of feeling exhausted after spending time out in the sun due to the depletion of electrolytes which can make you feel fatigued, lightheaded and even nauseous.
Common Symptoms of Dehydration
Dehydration cases are very common during the summer months. Our bodies require water to function properly, but sweating in the sun can quickly deplete your body of the water it needs. If you’re not adequately hydrating while spending time outdoors, you can quickly become severely dehydrated which can lead to feeling fatigued and disorientated. Common symptoms of dehydration include:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Feeling lightheaded
- Trouble balancing
- Dry mouth
- Dark urine
Tips for Staying Safe While Spending Time in the Sun This Summer
If you’re planning on spending a long day in the sunshine, it is important to prepare your body. Dehydration can happen quickly and can make you feel extremely fatigued and disorientated. Hydrating well before you leave the house is critical to ensuring your body is fueled for the day ahead. Bringing plenty of water with you and sipping throughout the day will help prevent symptoms of dehydration. Always be sure to eat throughout the day and refuel regularly with water and electrolytes. You may not think you’re exerting much energy while sunbathing, but your body is working hard to stay cool, so it is important to fuel your body appropriately.
Visit AFC Franklin for Same-Day Care For the Whole Family All Summer Long
If you’re feeling sick or are injured and are in need of rapid healthcare, AFC Urgent Care Franklin has you covered. Our walk-in urgent care clinic is available to provide rapid treatment for many common summer ailments including dehydration cases and sunburns. We offer care for the whole family and don’t require patients to schedule an appointment in advance. Simply walk into the clinic when it’s convenient.
Our board-certified medical providers are trained to identify common symptoms of dehydration and other summer ailments to help you get on the road to recovery. We work with most medical insurance plans and offer competitive rates for self-paying patients. Walk into the clinic for same-day care today, or give us a call to learn more at (508) 446-9400.
