Of course I am taking her in for medical care. What can this be a symptom of.??
2006-09-26 19:22:03 · 18 answers · asked by sofora k 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
diabetes
some symptoms include but not limited to:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
but you are doing the best thing for her by taking her to a doctor. Thety have the resources and the knowledge to best help you and her.
2006-09-26 19:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes. She may also be urinating more frequently if she is diabetic. The diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and many cases of type 2 is usually prompted by recent-onset symptoms of excessive urination (polyuria) and excessive thirst (polydipsia), often accompanied by weight loss. These symptoms typically worsen over days to weeks; about 25% of people with new type 1 diabetes have developed a degree of diabetic ketoacidosis by the time the diabetes is recognized. The diagnosis of other types of diabetes is usually made in many other ways. The most common are (1) health screening, (2) detection of hyperglycemia when a doctor is investigating a complication of longstanding, unrecognized diabetes, and (3) new signs and symptoms attributable to the diabetes.
2006-09-27 02:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Laura K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could just be she's thirsty as the answer above noted, but increased thirst and urination can also be a first sign of diabetes mellitus. It's good that you're taking her in to the doctor's, i'm sure they'll get it.
2006-09-27 02:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by jzc17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely dehydration....
anytime the electrolyte balance is disturbed in the body, it triggers you to drink more in order to restore the balance back to normal (called homeostasis)
it's also a side effect of diabetes but this disease is genetic and would most likely have shown up my now. but i'm glad you're getting her checked out just to be safe...
if she has eaten foods that are high in salt, drank an excessive amount of caffeine, or consumed alot of sugar recently-these could also trigger the need to drink more as all of these cause dehydration.
let her drink as much as she feels she needs to-but limit the amount of sodas,juices, or sports drinks she takes in-these can worsen the dehydration. water works best
2006-09-27 03:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be a side effect of Type 2 Diabetes. Be sure to get her blood surgar checked.
It can also be a symtom of too much salt consumption. While it may not mean she is eating more salted foods, salt can be found in large quatities in fast food and prepared foods.
2006-09-27 02:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes. Dehydration after drinking alcohol.
2006-09-27 02:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by ♥kazzalou♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above answers are accurate but thirst can also be Hysterical polydypsea.
2006-09-27 02:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes. But of course, she may just be craving the ideal ammount of water, as ideally, we are supossed to drink A LOT and most of us dont drink enough.
2006-09-27 02:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first looked at your ?, I thought diabetes. It could be dehydration, like the other person said. Good luck to you and your daughter.....
2006-09-27 03:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Fairy Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her eating habits have changed (less food) she might just be drinking liquids so keep an eye out for a possible eating disorder.
2006-09-27 02:33:36 · answer #10 · answered by saturn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋