I m thinking about seeing a doctor, but not gone to one since i was 9 and im 19 now. iam a girl.
i m worried because i keep needing to drink loads of water constantly, i get dehydrated really easily, and i am constantly sweating (mildly) been like this for a year just getting bit worse. its winter i shouldnt be sweating lol.
... how do i register with a nhs doctor? anybody had a simular problem.?
thankyou xx
2007-01-03 15:32:40 · 12 answers · asked by not really here 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I think you should see a doctor if you are truly concerned about this. Your condition is called polydipsia and could be a sign of SIADH, Diabetes, or nothing serious at all. Good luck.
2007-01-03 15:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by NP 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This sound very much like diabetes, Registering with a Doctor
If you are eligible for free NHS treatment, you are also entitled to register with a doctor. Everyone entitled to register should do so as soon as possible after arrival: Please don't wait until you are ill. Lists of doctors who belong to the NHS are available from the University health service: the local Family Health Service Authority (FHSA); the local Community Health Council (CHC); the Citizens Advice Bureau; main post offices and public libraries (addresses in the telephone directory).Once you have found a doctor near where you live, visit the surgery and ask to be included on the list of NHS patients. If they are able to accept you, fill in an application form and return it immediately to the doctor or the receptionist. In due course you will be sent your medical or NHS card, which will have your NHS number on it. Keep this safe as you will need to be able to produce it or the number when using other parts of the NHS. If you have difficulty finding a doctor who can accept you (this happens to permanent residents too, in some areas), the local Family Practitioner Committee is obliged to help you find one.If you live within a one-mile radius of the University's Marylebone Campus, you can register with the Marylebone Health Centre, 17 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LT, telephone 020 7935 6328. Your doctor will also prescribe any medicines you need. Take the prescription to the nearest chemist or pharmacy. After normal shop hours, ask the doctor's receptionist for the nearest late-opening chemist. Unlike many countries, some medications are not available without a doctor's prescription. Each item prescribed is charged at the prescription cost rate, which is £6.00.
Don`t wait, this is treatable,
Good luck. x
2007-01-03 15:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do need to go to see a doctor, registering with an NHS doctor is no problem, just go to your most local health centre and fill in the forms.
Being thirsty constantly could be a sign of diabetes, the sweating will most likely have a medical name but I don't know
2007-01-03 15:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone needs to drink two litres of water per day and if you are sweating then it is likely that you will need to drink more. However, I think you should register with a gp a.s.a.p. and get checked out. Excessive drinking can be a sign of diabetes. Just find the nearest doctors surgery to where you live and go register with them - simple.
2007-01-03 18:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw an episode on Discovery Health channel , Mystery Diagnosis, about a young girl who couldn't get enough water to drink. She always took a water bottle with her everywhere she went. One day, she was stuck in traffic, ran out of water, and became very ill. They finally diagnosed her condition as a rare kidney disorder ( but I can't remember the name- sorry! ) I' ve checked on the Disc. Health website but can't find it. You should definitely see a doctor. This isn't normal. Good luck to you.
2007-01-03 16:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes
2007-01-04 03:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Bridezilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive thirst is a classic symptom of diabetes, hon. Go to the doctor. Left untreated, diabetes can be fatal. It is a very manageable disease once diagnosed.
I'm not saying you do have it, but you need to find out either way.
2007-01-03 15:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by Donna M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
go into your local doctors surgery and tell them you need to see a doctor that you are not registered they will book you in and give you a form to fill in with your details while you are waiting hand it back to receptionist and she will put them all on computer and you will now have a doctor(with a little luck with your symptoms he will see you there and then)
2007-01-06 13:14:44 · answer #8 · answered by 0000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not normal go and register with a GP it's not a problem, find one in your area and go ASAP good luck
2007-01-03 20:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Doctor.!!!
2007-01-03 15:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by JAM123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋