So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day.The AI for women is about 9 cups (2.2 liters) of total beverages a day.he Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is about 9 cups (2.2 liters) of total beverages a day.
Trigger finger can be caused by a repeated movement or forceful use of the finger or thumb. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and diabetes also can cause trigger finger. So can grasping something, such as a power tool, with a firm grip for a long time. Farmers, industrial workers, and musicians often get trigger finger since they repeat finger and thumb movements a lot.
In Dupuytren's contracture, the connective tissue in the palm of the hand thickens, causing one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand. Long-term conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are also sometimes associated with trigger finger. Read more about the causes of trigger finger.