- 21. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... chronic knee pain or recurring injuries, you may need to change the way you exercise. Consider switching to swimming, water aerobics or other low-impact activities — at least for a few days a week. Sometimes ...
- 22. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... water. Drinking plenty of liquids can help remove bacteria from your body when you urinate. Urinate frequently. Avoid holding back urination when you feel the urge to urinate. Empty the bladder ...
- 23. Keratosis pilaris
- (Keratosis pilaris)
- ... provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping. Thicker moisturizers work best, such as over-the-counter brands Eucerin and Cetaphil. Use warm water and limit bath time. Hot water and ...
- 24. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... in infectious keratitis. Viruses. Viruses such as the herpes viruses (herpes simplex and herpes zoster) and the virus that causes chlamydia may cause keratitis. Contaminated water. Chemicals ...
- 25. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone who's infected. Signs and symptoms usually include high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and either constipation ...
- 26. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... from eating or drinking anything but water for eight hours for a fasting glucose test or four hours for a pre-meal test. When you're making an appointment, ask if any type of fasting is necessary. Write ...
- 27. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... your blood sugar, he or she will ask you to refrain from eating or drinking anything but water for eight hours for a fasting glucose test or four hours for a pre-meal test. When you're making an appointment, ...
- 28. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... early intake of cow's milk — a common source of vitamin D — has been linked to an increased risk of type 1 diabetes. Other dietary factors. Drinking water that contains nitrates may increase the ...
- 29. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... dietary factors. Omega-3 fatty acids may offer some protection against type 1 diabetes. Drinking water that contains nitrates may increase the risk. Additionally, the timing of the introduction of ...
- 30. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... referred to as digitalis, increases the strength of heart muscle contractions. Diuretics. Often called water pills, diuretics increase the frequency and volume of urination, preventing fluid from ...
- 31. Trigger finger
- (Trigger finger )
- ... if you rest your hand for four to six weeks. To prevent the overuse of your affected finger, you may need to change your routine to minimize repeated gripping actions. Soaking in warm water. Placing ...
- 32. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and abdominal cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Fortunately, traveler's ...
- 33. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- ... at higher rates than men do. Women are also blinded up to three times more often than men are. Poor access to water. Households at greater distances from a water supply are more susceptible to infection. ...
- 34. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... or drink contaminated water. Lamb, pork and venison are especially likely to be infected with T. gondii. Occasionally, unpasteurized dairy products also may contain the parasite. Water can be contaminated ...
- 35. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... — and can even reverse the earliest stages of tooth damage — by helping teeth repair themselves. Because of its benefits for teeth, fluoride is now added to many public water supplies. It's also a common ...
- 36. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... discomfort: Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water Taking over-the-counter pain relievers as needed Avoiding tooth decay is essential to preventing a tooth abscess. The key to avoiding tooth ...
- 37. Tonsillitis
- (Tonsillitis)
- ... get plenty of sleep and to rest his or her voice. Provide adequate fluids. Give your child plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration. Provide comforting foods and beverage. Warm ...
- 38. Grand mal seizure
- (Grand mal seizure)
- ... you go in water, wear a life preserver and don't go alone. Bathing. Bathing also can pose a risk of drowning. Shower instead. Driving a car or operating other equipment. Most states have ...
- 39. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... water against your skin. Pseudofolliculitis barbae. An inflammation of the hair follicles in the beard area, pseudofolliculitis barbae affects men when shaved hairs curve back into the skin. This ...
- 40. Goiter
- (Goiter)
- ... common are: Iodine deficiency. Iodine, which is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, is found primarily in seawater and in the soil in coastal areas. In the developing world, people ...
