Sunburn

Symptoms: Red and burning skin. Sunburn is a second-degree burn and should not be underestimated. It is considered the main cause of skin cancer. What I can do myself: Get out of the sun and cool the skin with a gel or cold water. And above all: avoid the sun from now on. When should I see a doctor? If blisters form, if you have a fever or severe pain. He may prescribe cortisone.

Bladder inflammation

Symptoms: Frequent urge to urinate, burning and pain when urinating. The urine is sometimes cloudy and changes its odor. This is usually caused by bacteria. What I can do myself: Antibiotics are not necessary in many cases, herbal active ingredients such as goldenrod herb, Hauhechel root and orthosiphon leaves also help well (e.g. Aqualibra,
pharmacy). And: drink, drink, drink. When to see a doctor? If the symptoms have still not improved after five days.

Circulatory weakness

Symptoms: Stars and blackness in front of the eyes, dizziness, trembling, nausea, palpitations. Reason: Blood pressure drops in the heat because the body dilates the blood vessels to be able to release heat better - this is how it keeps the temperature at 37 degrees. The blood cannot flow fast enough through the blood vessels and, in the worst case, you may briefly faint. I can do this myself: First, get out of the sun, then lie flat, put a cold cloth on your forehead and drink something cold. When should I see a doctor? Circulatory weakness is serious: call 112 immediately.

Jellyfish sting

Symptoms: pain, wheals, swelling, sometimes itching, but the symptoms are harmless. The sting of a Portuguese man o' war is not so harmless, it can lead to death. This species is found in the Atlantic off Portugal and in the Mediterranean. What I can do myself: get out of the water immediately, clean the skin with sand, sea water and an EC card. Never use fresh water, as this activates the nettle venom on the skin. When to see a doctor? If stung by a jellyfish, sea wasp or Portuguese man o' war. And if the symptoms do not subside.

Foot injury

Symptoms: Shards of glass or shells can be hidden in the grass or sand, which can cut your foot. Also not to be underestimated: the hot sand on the beach burns the soles of your feet. If your shoes are too tight, chafed areas or blisters can quickly form on your feet. I can do that myself: You should only remove small fragments yourself. Cool burnt soles in cold water and then apply a burn ointment. Special plasters are available for chafed areas and blisters. When to see a doctor? If the shard is longer than one centimeter or is deeply embedded, it is better to have it removed by a doctor.

Sea urchin alarm

Symptoms: These invertebrates like to live in rocky niches in shallow water - it's easy to get a stinger stuck in there. This is nasty because it has barbs and breaks off quickly. But the stinger has to come out, the spot can easily become infected. I can do that myself: Not much. Soak the area in vinegar or vegetable oil and then try to pull the stinger out. When to see a doctor? It's always best to go to the doctor, as he is best able to get the stinger out of the skin.

Sunstroke

Symptoms: A bright red, hot head, stiff neck, headache, nausea and dizziness, in severe cases unconsciousness. Too much blazing sun accumulates heat in the head, irritating the meninges. Young children, bald heads and blondes are particularly at risk. What I can do myself: Get into the shade immediately! Place the affected person with an upright
sit in a cool, quiet place with the upper body upright and cool the head and neck. When to see a doctor? Call 112 immediately!

Cold sores

Symptoms: First there is a tingling sensation on the lip, then the painful blisters form. Herpes loves sun and wind. I can do this myself: There are special sticks in the pharmacy that develop heat of 51 degrees, which destroys the viruses. Tea tree oil does the same. Special herpes creams or plasters alleviate the symptoms. When to see a doctor? If it lasts longer than five days and spreads to the lip.

Barbecue accident

Symptoms Burns happen quickly: a small jet of flame ignites from dripping meat fat, or splashes of fat from sausages injure the skin. I can do this myself: Cool the burnt area with cold water for ten minutes, then apply a burn plaster. When should I see a doctor? For more severe burns and if blisters form on the skin.

Conjunctivitis

Symptoms Red, watery and painful eyes. This is usually caused by increased UV radiation, chlorine in the swimming pool and draughts. What I can do myself Cooling compresses and eye drops alleviate the symptoms. Chamomile products should be avoided as they irritate the eyes even more. When to see a doctor If the symptoms last longer than three days, you should see a doctor.

Athlete's foot

Symptoms: It itches and burns between the toes, the skin there is white and weeping, plus small tears and scaly skin. Athlete's foot spores like to lurk in swimming pools, on carpets and in other people's showers. I can do this myself: Athlete's foot does not disappear by itself - if left untreated, it can develop into nail fungus. There are special creams available in pharmacies. As a preventative measure, you should wear flip-flops in the swimming pool. When to see a doctor? If the symptoms are not gone after two weeks