- 41. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... may help: Reduce constipation. Fecal incontinence due to chronic constipation can be improved or eliminated by treating the constipation. Getting more exercise, eating high-fiber foods and drinking ...
- 42. High blood pressure (hypertension)
- (High blood pressure (hypertension))
- ... your blood pressure. Drinking too much alcohol. Over time, heavy drinking can damage your heart. Having more than two drinks a day can raise your blood pressure. Stress. High levels of stress can lead ...
- 43. Heartburn
- (Heartburn)
- ... drinking a chalky liquid that coats and fills the inside lining of your digestive tract. Then X-rays are taken of your upper digestive tract. The coating allows your doctor to see a silhouette of the shape ...
- 44. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... challenge test by drinking a syrupy glucose solution. One hour later, you'll have a blood test to measure your blood sugar level. A blood sugar level below 130 to 140 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), ...
- 45. High cholesterol
- (High cholesterol)
- ... or drinking anything (other than water) for nine to 12 hours before the blood sample is taken. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing. High cholesterol itself has no symptoms, but high cholesterol ...
- 46. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... known to increase your risk of cancer. Smoking, drinking more than one drink a day (for women) or two drinks a day (for men), excessive exposure to the sun or frequent blistering sunburns, and having unsafe ...
- 47. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... control increase your risk of urinary tract infections. They also may cause kidney infections and kidney or bladder stones. Drinking plenty of clear fluids may help. During rehabilitation, you'll learn ...
- 48. Overactive bladder
- (Overactive bladder)
- ... and darifenacin (Enablex). These medications are usually used in combination with behavioral interventions. Common side effects of these drugs include dry eyes and dry mouth, but drinking water to quench ...
- 49. Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)
- (Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension))
- ... blood pressure. Orthostatic hypotension can be caused by many different things, including: Dehydration. Fever, vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, severe diarrhea and strenuous exercise with ...
- 50. The Transition from High School to College
- (Young Adult)
- ... Forty-two percent were found to indulge in binge drinking, which is defined as consuming five drinks in one sitting for men, and four drinks for women. By far, the highest rate of excessive drinking ...
