The constant concern for
dehydration
Urgent care doctors understand that as the seasons change, so can our
attitudes about our health. For example, more people are cautious about
exposing their skin to ultra-violet rays in the summer when it is hot and
bright out. Yet, overlook the fact that they must be just as aware of UV
exposure on overcast days or on a sunny day when snow is on the ground.
Understanding dehydration
Contrary to common misconception, thirst is not the first sign of
dehydration. In fact, by the time your body is craving fluids, you probably
already dehydrated. To detect dehydration before it becomes a health problem,
look for the following signs:
- Dry mouth
- Eyes that appear
sunken
- Dark urine and/or odorous
urine
- Decreased urination
over a 24 hour period
- Cool, dry skin
- Irritability or malaise
- Dizziness or fatigue
- Increased heart rate
- Tenting of the skin
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities and
staff are equipped to meet the demands of walk-in patients and their healthcare
needs. Medical Access also presents the most complete Occupational Health Services to serve the needs of the business community. The goal is to help
minimize lost work time and keep your employees healthy and working.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. In addition to these qualifications,
she is also a Civil Surgeon and Medical Review Officer. This means that the
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service will accept Medical Access one of
the select facilities for immigration physicals. Call them today or simply drop
in, as no appointment is necessary to receive timely, quality urgent care.
