2007-03-26 10:11:12 · 14 answers · asked by kakylale 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
get checked for diabetes
2007-03-26 10:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Some common causes for extreme thirst - or polydipsia - are:
Water and salt loss. This may be from sweating, diarrhea, vomiting or lack of water.
Certain medications.
Too much alcohol, caffeine or salt.
Possible medical conditions
Your thirst may be a sign of something more serious. You could have one of many conditions, including the following:
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Diabetes
Diabetes insipidus (an imbalance in the body's water level)
A kidney disorder (such as Fanconi's syndrome)
Dehydration
An endocrine disorder (such as Cushing's disease or an overactive thyroid gland)
Liver disease (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis)
A bleeding disorder (such as heavy menstrual bleeding or intestinal bleeding)
Burns or an infection
A urinary tract infection
Drug abuse
A head injury
A psychological disorder (Schizophrenia or obsessive compulsive disorder may cause compulsive water drinking.)
Too much calcium or sodium in your blood
Medications
Certain drugs can make you thirsty. These include:
Diuretics. Used to treat high blood pressure, diabetes and heart failure. Also used for swelling and diabetes insipidus. They help increase urination and decrease body fluids.
Asthma medications. Used to treat breathing problems, cramps, nausea and motion sickness.
Demeclocycline. Treats bacterial infections and lowers sodium levels.
Lithium. Treats bipolar disorder and other mental health problems.
Phenothiazines. Used to treat schizophrenia and other mental health problems.
Call you doctor if:
Your thirst is constant and unexplained
You have other unexplained symptoms, like blurred vision or fatigue
You are passing more than 5 quarts of urine a day "
2007-03-26 17:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be Lot's of causes. Are you taking any medication right now? There is a lot of meds that can make a person have a "cotton mouth". Then there is also diabetes that can make you have a need for fluids a lot.
2007-03-26 17:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a family history of Diabetes? Even if not I would get tested. Thirst is the biggest indicator.
2007-03-26 17:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by LiveInLove14 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may be diabetic. Make a Dr. appointment and get a blood sugar test.
2007-03-26 17:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to see your doctor soon as possible, you may be a diabetic, being thirsty a lot is one of the syptoms.
2007-03-26 18:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the humidity and dew pt in the room.
You may have a dehydrated condition. I'm not sure what it is though. So, you're better off seeing your doctor ASAP. He/she will know best.
2007-03-26 17:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Phil the Yahoo! Answers Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just be severely dehydrated but you should also be tested for diabetes just to rule it out. Are you having any other symtoms?
2007-03-27 16:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Laura B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your blood sugar checked (fasting). It could be diabetes but it could be something lacking in your diet.
2007-03-26 17:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Colette B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been exercising or in the sun? Have you been sick? If you haven't been sick or the first 2 you should see a doctor.
2007-03-26 17:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by Sunset 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to have your blood sugar checked to see if you have the onset of Diabeties.Being thirsy is one sign
2007-03-26 17:14:50 · answer #11 · answered by j_laundry99@yahoo.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋