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Medical Conditions - Excessive Thirst

Excessive thirst is the urge to drink more fluids. It can be a symptom of an underlying emotional or physical condition. The causes include diabetes mellitus, diabetic insipidus, salty or spicy food intake, kidney failure, burns, severe infections, liver failure, medications like diuretics, etc. The condition is called polydipsia. In cases of persistent, unexplained polydipsia with other symptoms like excessive urination, blurred vision, etc., a physician consultation is essential.

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I am a 35-year-old man. How do I manage T1D during travel?

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What symptoms of T1D are often ignored at 22?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your history and can understand your concern. I am sorry you had to go through that.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Why did I feel normal before being diagnosed with diabetes?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern.Yes, you are right. Type 2 diabetes usually develops gradually and silently.

I feel thirsty and exhausted. Can high blood sugar cause it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like you to know that you have diabetes mellitus.

Why do I feel tired, thirsty, and weak all the time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your symptoms, you have type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is uncontrolled.

Answered By
Dr. Nitesh Meena

Dr. Nitesh Meena

Is my excessive thirst and weight loss due to diabetes?

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I am always thirsty and urinate often. Could it be diabetes?

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Answered By
Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

I am 28, with weight loss and high glucose. Is it diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is really challenging to deal with the diagnosis of a health condition, especially at an early age and with highly uncontrolled values.

My HbA1c is 8.2. Should I start insulin or GLP-1?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concerns, especially given your father’s history of kidney failure from diabetes.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

I am 52, with excess thirst and weight loss. Is it diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, you are thinking in the right direction.

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