I am 17 years of age, i don't really exercise on the regular but i am healthy. I drink gatorade and powerade every now and again to keep my electrolytes up and all that other stuff. I drink water all the time so i can't be dehydrated. I don't eat alot of salt in my diet also. I am always tired. I take multi-vitamins but it's just the Flinstones so it's not too much. I need a some help
2006-10-30 15:12:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Why am I thirsty all the time?
I am 17 years of age, i don't really exercise on the regular but i am healthy. I drink gatorade and powerade every now and again to keep my electrolytes up and all that other stuff. I drink water all the time so i can't be dehydrated. I don't eat alot of salt in my diet also. I am always tired. I take multi-vitamins but it's just the Flinstones so it's not too much. I need a some help even though it's a possibilty that i may be a diabetic (my mom's one)
i get my sugar tested regularly to make sure i'm not so that's not a factor
2006-10-30 15:16:04 · update #1
have your bloodsuger tested!
2006-10-30 15:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much water do you drink? You need to drink half your body weight in ounces just to maintain body functions. So say you weighed 120lbs, you would have to drink 60 ounces of water a day...that is 7.5 cups (8 ounces each) witch is just about 2 liters (8 cups is 2 liters)
But yes, diabetes is possible, you should see a doctor. Otherwise, stop eating sugar too.
2006-10-30 23:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by pinkcinnamon3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, that is a side effect of a variety of differant problems. Ask the doctor for a full physical and blood workup. Also, try cutting out the sports drinks totally - unless you are an athlete, they're totally useless and actually make most things worse.
2006-10-30 23:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of Diabetes, are you having other symptoms? Either way you should start tracking your daily water intake, if you find you are drinking more than half your body weight in ounces, everday, then you should talk to your doctor. It could be a serious underlying issue.
2006-10-30 23:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your dr check you for diabetes. Excessive thirst and fatigue are 2 of the 3 main symptoms of diabetes--the third is frequent urination. See the doc asap.
2006-10-30 23:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by wild&free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirst is a symptom of diabetes. Definitely go to a doctor to get it checked out just to be safe.
2006-10-30 23:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by alicia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a Dr. Excessive thirst is a warning sign for diabetes. Does anyone in your family have it?
2006-10-30 23:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are 17 you are too old for akids vitamin, try something like one-a-days. Go to the doctor and maybe geta blood test, you could have mono
2006-10-30 23:14:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a check up, go see the doctor
2006-10-30 23:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you said you get your sugar tested regularly, but, is it done by a Dr.? and have you had a three hour test done? Those are more indepth. Either way, I would go see a Dr.
2006-10-30 23:23:45 · answer #10 · answered by Angie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see your doctor and get checked for diabetes.
2006-10-30 23:19:01 · answer #11 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋