Question 1

is moisturizing or drinking water good for my bad sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Sun burn: Human skin can be burned by exposure to heat. There are 3 kinds of burns: first degree, where the skin is red. Second degree, where there are blisters, and third degree, where there is damage to flesh. A sun burn is a 1st degree burn, and while drinking water is good, it will not help your sun burn. Use cool compresses, and a moisturizer and a Hydrocortisone cream, and avoid further heat.

Question 2

i went to the pool few days ago. uv 9-7 for about 3 hours. got a bad bad sunburn and since then i dont feel good. i feel dehydrated no matter how much water or gatorade i drink. i feel hot all the time and runny/stuffy nose, no energy. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

: Stay away from the sun for a few days and you should be fine. Next time use skin protection and a hat. Good luck

Question 3

my body is very dry that i get cuts on my fingers and feet i need to know what is the best moisturizer , i avoid drinking lots of water because i have to visit the toilet each time i do that ..please help ?

Accepted Answer

Water may not be Rx: Water may not be your therapy.  You can have your physician have  you see a dermatologist  to find the diagnosis of your dryness and the best  mositurizer to use. Aveeno (oatmeal) and other  dry skin products  may help. You can also discuss the frequent urination issue  with your physiscian and get  that  evaluated.

Question 4

should i go to the emergency room for increasingly swollen lips from a sunburn on sunday? i've been drinking lots of water, iced, used cucumbers, and took about 3 doses of benadryl yesterday. they have become increasingly more swollen since yesterday morn

Accepted Answer

This : This should be evaluated, try your physicians office to see if they will take you in today as an emergency, if not try an urgent care facility and as a last resort see an emergency department.  You need to be evaluated since this is increasing in size and it may not be related to the sun.

Question 5

please help docs! is only drinking water good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Water: Water is good for the body to keep you hydrated and maintain balance from water losses. Purely drinking water is fine as long as you have a balanced diet eating recommended amounts of carbohydrates, protein, dairy, and fats. Water alone will not provide all nutrients needed.

Question 6

why is drinking water before/after/in themiddle of any meal good/bad?

Accepted Answer

NEED RULES?: Drinking water before/after/with dinner sort of like peas or carrots or potatoes with dinner.
If it's part of dinner and you're eating in moderation, why not. No particular reason to do or not to do. Neither good nor bad. Just part of dinner. Or not.

Question 7

is drinking water on an empty stomach good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Good for dieting: When you drink water before you eat if fills you stomach and make eat less.

Question 8

how many litres of water we should take daily ideally? is drinking water just before going to bed at night is good/bad for health?

Accepted Answer

WATER INTAKE: It's not what goes in that's most important, it's what volume of urine you make. A non-stone forming person with normal heart should make 1-1.5 liters of urine per 24 hr. If youre a stone former this # is 2-2.5l/24 hrs. To prevent stone formation. Hot days will take more and inactive days will take less. When you drink it only determines when it will come out.

Question 9

is drinking water good for an overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Water is good: Drinking water is generally good for your health.  Some experts say that everyone should drink half their weight in ounces of water a day.  Obviously the more you drink water the more problems you are going to have with more frequent urination.  The water itself isn't going to effect your overactive bladder, one way or another.

Question 10

is drinking water good for health?

Accepted Answer

6-8 glasses a day: Drinking water keeps us hydrated and helps the body filter out wastes & toxins more quickly. Other liquids (juice, milk, etc) contain water, but also have calories & sugars, so too much can make you gain weight. Coffee, teas & sodas with caffeine, and alcohol are diuretics, which actually make us urinate out more water. Drink enough water that your urine looks mostly clear with slight yellow color.

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I went to the pool few days ago. uv 9-7 for about 3 hours. got a bad bad sunburn and since then i dont feel good. i feel dehydrated no matter how much water or gatorade i drink. i feel hot all the time and runny/stuffy nose, no energy. will i be ok?

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My body is very dry that i get cuts on my fingers and feet i need to know what is the best moisturizer , i avoid drinking lots of water because i have to visit the toilet each time i do that ..please help ?

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Should i go to the emergency room for increasingly swollen lips from a sunburn on sunday? i've been drinking lots of water, iced, used cucumbers, and took about 3 doses of benadryl yesterday. they have become increasingly more swollen since yesterday morn

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Please help docs! is only drinking water good or bad?

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Why is drinking water before/after/in themiddle of any meal good/bad?

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Is drinking water on an empty stomach good or bad?

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How many litres of water we should take daily ideally? is drinking water just before going to bed at night is good/bad for health?

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