online medical dictionary Since spring is almost over and the unofficial start of summer otherwise known as Memorial Day weekend is close I thought that today’s online medical dictionary entry should be about how to avoid, detect and treat sun poisoning.

I am a resident of the Phoenix, Arizona area and can tell you that temperatures are already routinely in the mid 90’s. The first thing that you want to do on a hot day is put on some water resistant sun screen that is at least 15 strength. Bring a hat and shirt to shade yourself. Hydration is also very important because the heat will dry you out.

The online medical dictionary symptoms of sun poisoning include a fever, upset stomach, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, the chills and bad sunburn.

Treating sun poisoning should include a lot of liquid hydration, aloe vera lotions rubbed on the affected areas, staying indoors, and taking over the counter pain killers like Advil. If you don’t have aloe vera lotions then press a cold compress on the burned area. Add any other treatments forgot in today’s online medical dictionary entry in comments.