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. A painful condition that causes catching or locking of a finger as it is extended. Trigger finger is due to overgrowth of tissue in the tendon sheath (the protective membrane) of the flexor muscles, the muscles that ordinarily allow fingers to curl. Also called flexor tenosynovitis, trigger finger is a fairly common complication of diabetes, especially long-standing diabetes.
Symptoms associated with trigger finger include a tender bump under the palm crease at the base of the finger, swelling and stiffness and pain in the middle joint of the finger. Instead of a smooth gliding finger, the digit will hesitate, click or snap during bending or straightening. What causes trigger finger? The exact cause of trigger finger is unknown, but it is generally seen more in women and those working in jobs requiring repetitive gripping. Sometimes, underlying illnesses that cause inflammation such as arthritis, gout, diabetes and auto-immune disease, can cause trigger finger.