Does anyone know what excessive thirst is caused by? In the last 3 days i have drank like 2 1/2 to 3 gallons of tea and water. I have to have a drink every second of the day. If i go without drinking for more than an hour I feel sick. Does anyone know if this is normal, or is it a sign of something? I have been tested for diabetes and it was negitive. Could there be something else?
2006-09-15 11:07:27 · 11 answers · asked by prettygirl_angel2007 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
How can it be normal? I drink at least 5 glasses of liquid an HOUR. sometimes more! I've been tested for diabetes and anemia. I dont know i used to only drink like maybe 5 glasses of water a day.
2006-09-15 11:20:31 · update #1
I'm not really sure how much i pass at a time, but sometimes i have to go like 2-3 times an hour. Which may not be alot, but i used to go like 2-3 times a day. I wake up maybe 3 times a night to go.
2006-09-15 11:51:01 · update #2
Polydipsia or excessive thirst is frequently caused by sugar problems (diabetes and insulin resistance) but not always.
You might be sodium deficient. Are you on medication that could cause this?
Check out the links below to see if they apply.
2006-09-15 11:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Solunas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be concerned about diabetes insipidus not mellitus. Sign/symptoms of this disease is a tremendous thirst and very dilute urine. I once had drug induced diabetes insipidus, and what I went through sounds the same as what you are going through. Do you have to wake up once an hour when you sleep? Is your urine clear? Do you urinate more than 2 liters a day? If the answer is yes, then you might want to have a water deprevation test with your doctor and that will give the answer.
Add: Urinating more than 8 times a day is considered excessive.
2006-09-15 11:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know I have the same problem! And I showed negative for the diabetes test too. I went to the doctor again though and they're doing more blood tests, you should try that or what she suggested was eat every three hours something salty like pretzels or beef jerky. I'm trying it today, I don't know could work! Good luck!
2006-09-15 11:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by lochness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say to get tested for diabetes but you already covered that. Could be that you were dehydrated and your body is re hydrating itself. If you are nauseous and unable to keep food down you need to see a doctor for dehydration.
Good luck and may the drink be with you lol
2006-09-15 11:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by sisinlovewithyou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have an electrolyte imbalance.
It could be a kidney thing, your body is trying to dilute what it can't get rid of...
Could be a nerve thing, your brain tells you to drink fluids when you aren't low...
3 gallons is too much unless you are VERY active. You need to call the doc.
2006-09-15 11:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should see a doctor....excessive thirst is an indication of diabetes.....ask for a second opinion
2006-09-15 11:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes? Simple dehydration?
In males, this can be caused by a gene called Thalycemia ...
2006-09-15 11:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a medic PDQ.
You may be diabetic.
2006-09-15 11:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Up your Maslow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anemia. when my iron gets low i could drink a water tower and still be thirsty.
2006-09-15 11:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by kristeena911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could be about to start your cycle.
2006-09-15 11:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by goldy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋