Question 1

what are common symptoms of tap water poisoning?

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Mental status change: This is a rare condition that present with changes is mental status such as personality and behavior, headache, confusion, irritability and drowsiness, or muscle weakness.  It can progress to seizures and coma.  These symptoms are the result of brain swelling and electrolyte (sodium and potassium) imbalance.  Drugs (ecstasy) and excessive water during excessive exercise are some causes.

Question 2

im 22 yrs old living in an old home in baltimore. sometimes i drink tap water.could this water contain lead & what are symtomps of lead poisoning?

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Hard to say: Any water source could be contaminated by lead &amp; many other things.Most urban centers monitor their water supply &amp; filter out the lead. If your home is ancient and has old pipes that were soldered with lead based material it could be a home issue.You can have your water tested or call your city water department for the lead level.Lead is insidious,causing anemia long before it affects the brain

Question 3

which product to use for hand washing after doing rubber tapping?normal soap water does not removing the rubber milk that sticking in hands?

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Avoid irritants: Wear gloves to avoid dermatitis in reaction to the material. Try olive oil to remove the adhesive gently without tearing at the skin. 
Eventually with soap and water it will come off. Have a flu vaccination this year.

Question 4

on march 3rd i accidentally flushed my nasal passage with tap water. not knowing how bad it was, i began to panic in regards to pam. today is the 7th and i havent suffered any symptoms yet. how concerned should i be and should i got to the hospital?

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: In primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), symptoms start 1 to 12 days (median 5 days) after swimming or having another nasal exposure to water containing Naegleria. Signs and symptoms of the infection include severe frontal headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures, altered mental status, hallucinations, coma. It is a "rare disease" as defined by the  U.S. Rare Disease Act of 2002

Question 5

how much water are you really supposed to drink everyday to be properly hydrated? is it 64oz across the board? or half of your body weight? also how much water is too much water? how common is water poisoning?

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Water poisoning: Water poisoning occurs because the overload of water dangerously decreases your electrolytes, especially sodium. Each person will have a different point at which this occurs based on BMI, exercise, electrolyte intake and overall health. Symptoms of water intoxication typically start appearing after you consume more than 3 to 4 L of water in a few hours. Daily: Drink 3.7 L (male), 2.7 L (female)

Question 6

is it common to drink only water the day after vomiting from food poisoning?

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Fluids: Generally fluids with electrolyte composition are best. They help to restore any losses you may have had and help to repair the bowel. All the best.

Question 7

is alkaline water is good than tap water?

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Water: The healthiest is pure water. Tap water may contain contaminants, chemicals and if comes from well or city town source. Can have it tested. Simple - buy brita water filter. Why do want alkaline water? Guess put alka seltzer in water, voila alkaline water good stomach upset. Shame but pure water hard to find naturally. Bottled ok but plastic bottles problem. Get good water filter.

Question 8

what to do if i'm afraid to drink tap water?

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Educate yourself: about the quality of the tap water where you live. This way you will have a better idea of it's safety. Take care.

Question 9

should i avoid hot tap water when making baby formula?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you have really old pipes in a really old house, no. The idea is that many years ago warmer water could leach out lead solder from pipes-- but lead hasn't been used this way in a very long time. Under ordinary circumstances, warm tap water is fine for mixing formula. It doesn't have to be boiled, either! just make sure the temperature isn't too warm before feeding.

Question 10

are water  filters effective to clean the tap water of toxins?

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Depends: It depends on the filter and the particular.

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Which product to use for hand washing after doing rubber tapping?normal soap water does not removing the rubber milk that sticking in hands?

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