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- Alkaline water: Better than plain water? - Mayo Clinic
For most people, alkaline water is not better than plain water Bottled water that's sold as alkaline water may have minerals such as calcium and magnesium added to it The minerals help the water achieve an alkaline pH The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline substances are The scale goes from 0 to 14 A pH of 7 is neutral A pH greater than 7 is alkaline, while a pH less than 7 is acidic
- Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Don't drink tap water or use ice cubes Use bottled water even for brushing your teeth Keep your mouth closed while you shower Beverages made with boiled water, such as coffee and tea, are probably safe Remember that alcohol and caffeine can aggravate diarrhea and worsen dehydration Ask your health care team about antibiotics
- What is BPA? Should I be worried about it? - Mayo Clinic
Find out more about BPA, a chemical used in some plastics and resins, and explore options for reducing your exposure
- CBD: Safe and effective? - Mayo Clinic
A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered an effective anti-seizure medication However, further research is needed to determine CBD 's other benefits and safety CBD is a chemical found in marijuana CBD doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high The usual CBD formulation is oil, but CBD is also sold as an extract
- Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Mayo Clinic
Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by
- Ascariasis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection These worms are parasites that use the body as a host to mature from eggs to adult worms Adult worms can be more than a foot long Ascariasis is one of the most common worm infections in people worldwide These infections happen most often in children in tropical and subtropical countries The risk of infection is higher in
- Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis Doctors diagnose tetanus based on a physical exam, medical and vaccination history, and the signs and symptoms of muscle spasms, muscle rigidity and pain A laboratory test would likely be used only if your doctor suspects another condition causing the signs and symptoms
- Hepatitis A - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it
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