- 1. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... diet may be limited, multivitamin and mineral supplements are often helpful. Check with your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements. Talk to a dietitian. If you begin to lose weight or ...
- 2. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... inflammatory bowel disease can interfere with your ability to absorb nutrients and because your diet may be limited, vitamin and mineral supplements can play a key role in supplying missing nutrients. ...
- 3. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... to weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis). The strength of your bones depends, in part, on the amount of calcium and other minerals they contain. Too much thyroid hormone interferes with your body's ability ...
- 4. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... than normal bone mineral density, increasing your risk of osteoporosis. Pregnancy complications. High blood sugar levels can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. The risk of miscarriage, ...
- 5. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- ... salts and minerals during a bout with traveler's diarrhea, you may become dehydrated. Children are especially vulnerable to dehydration, and it can be severe. Call a doctor if you have diarrhea that ...
- 6. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... back teeth, especially close to your gums. Plaque attacks. The acids in plaque remove minerals in your tooth's hard, outer enamel. This erosion causes tiny openings or holes in the enamel — the ...
- 7. Kidney stones
- (Kidney stones)
- Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your ...
- 8. Complex regional pain syndrome
- (Complex regional pain syndrome)
- ... and unaffected limbs. Other tests can measure the amount of sweat on both limbs. Dissimilar results can indicate complex regional pain syndrome. X-rays. Loss of minerals from your bones may show ...
- 9. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get an array of vitamins and nutrients. ...
- 10. Rebound headaches
- (Rebound headaches)
- ... hasn't been fully determined, massage may be particularly helpful if you have tight, tender muscles in the back of your head, neck and shoulders. Herbs, vitamins and minerals. Some dietary supplements ...
- 11. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... Smoking Fever Drinking too much alcohol Drinking too many caffeinated beverages A side effect of medications Abuse of recreational drugs, such as cocaine Imbalance of electrolytes, mineral-related ...
- 12. Urine color
- (Urine color )
- ... thorough urine analysis is the most important first step. Urine tests are used to look for the presence of red blood cells, high levels of protein — which may indicate a kidney problem — and excreted minerals ...
- 13. What is Flouride and Why Do We Need It?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... controversy after studies found high cancer rates associated with over consumption of the mineral. Still, the American Dental Association, the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association ...
- 14. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... trace mineral iodine — found primarily in seafood, seaweed, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized salt — is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. In some parts of the world, iodine deficiency ...
- 15. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... ulcerative colitis can interfere with your ability to absorb nutrients and because your diet may be limited, vitamin and mineral supplements can play a key role in supplying missing nutrients. They don't ...
- 16. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- ... fat and muscle results in less cushioning between bones and a bed or wheelchair. Poor nutrition and hydration. An adequate amount of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins and minerals in the daily ...
- 17. Wilson's disease
- (Wilson's disease)
- ... foods Foods that contain high levels of copper include: Copper-containing vitamin and mineral supplements Liver Shellfish Mushrooms Nuts Chocolate Dried fruit Dried peas, beans and lentils ...
- 18. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... with Whipple's disease, your doctor may recommend taking vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure adequate nutrition. Your body may require additional vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, iron and magnesium. ...
- 19. Hyperthyroidism
- (Hyperthyroidism)
- ... hyperthyroidism can also lead to weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis). The strength of your bones depends, in part, on the amount of calcium and other minerals they contain. Too much thyroid hormone interferes ...
- 20. Osteomalacia
- (Osteomalacia)
- ... waddling gait Your body uses calcium and phosphate to build strong bones. Osteomalacia may occur if you don't get enough of these minerals in your diet or if your body doesn't absorb them properly. ...