Thank you for your question. Excess thirst is common to diabetes, yes. There are many other conditions that cause excess thirst though.
Discovery Health has some information on their site about excessive thirst.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
There are many possible causes for excessive thirst. These include: increased exercise, which can increase the body's water requirements dehydration. This occur from any of a number of causes including diarrhea, infection, hot weather, vomiting, or the use of medications called diuretics that eliminate fluid from the body. hormone imbalances. These may include a high level of thyroid hormone, a condition called hyperthyroidism, or a high level of adrenal hormones, called hyperadrenalism. hypernatremia, which is a high level of sodium in the body uncontrolled diabetes. This is a condition that causes an increase in blood sugar levels, triggering excessive thirst. diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is a disease that causes people to urinate excessively and results in dehydration. certain drugs or medications. The use of antihistamines, marijuana, caffeine, or alcohol can cause this condition. psychogenic polydipsia, which is a psychiatric condition that causes a person to feel thirsty for no apparent reason damage to an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. This is rare.
t and below is the information from their site.
You should certainly consult your physician about this condition since there are many underlining reasons that cause this condition. Please keep us updated.
Here are some links that may help you.
Discovery Health http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3240
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Thank you for your question. Excess thirst is common to diabetes, yes. There are many other conditions that cause excess thirst though.
Discovery Health has some information on their site about excessive thirst.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
There are many possible causes for excessive thirst. These include: increased exercise, which can increase the body's water requirements dehydration. This occur from any of a number of causes including diarrhea, infection, hot weather, vomiting, or the use of medications called diuretics that eliminate fluid from the body. hormone imbalances. These may include a high level of thyroid hormone, a condition called hyperthyroidism, or a high level of adrenal hormones, called hyperadrenalism. hypernatremia, which is a high level of sodium in the body uncontrolled diabetes. This is a condition that causes an increase in blood sugar levels, triggering excessive thirst. diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is a disease that causes people to urinate excessively and results in dehydration. certain drugs or medications. The use of antihistamines, marijuana, caffeine, or alcohol can cause this condition. psychogenic polydipsia, which is a psychiatric condition that causes a person to feel thirsty for no apparent reason damage to an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. This is rare.
t and below is the information from their site.
You should certainly consult your physician about this condition since there are many underlining reasons that cause this condition. Please keep us updated.
Here are some links that may help you.
Discovery Health http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3240
Wrong Diagnosis http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/thirst.htm
Health Line http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/thirst-excessive
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