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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Is it normal for my child to have increased thirst and urination?
Query: Hi doctor, My son (4.3 years old, 46 pounds, 3.5 feet), seems to have a tendency of increased thirst and urination for the past two months. Can I request you to review the below summary and attached reports to help him get well? There are at least three to four occasions in the past two months when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The urine report uploaded seems to be absolutely normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). And as suggested by the case history, he was never diagnosed with any chronic illness. Blood sugar and blood pressur... Read Full »
I am concerned about excessive thirst and urination leading to dry skin and insomnia. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing excessive thirst with a lot of urination, after water intake and I urinate within 30 minutes. Urine appears clear and water and some foam in it. My skin is dry and I suffer from insomnia.I had a CT scan with IV dye and urine analysis done two months ago and they were n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding increased thirst and frequent urination. Frequent urination may occur due to various reasons like high blood sugar levels, diabetes insipidus, overactive bladder causing frequent urges, and other psychogenic reasons. It is not ... Read Full »
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