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What Causes Dehydration Despite Drinking Water?

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Question : For weeks, I've had all the symptoms of dehydration. I'm 73, male, and drink gallons of water. What should I ask my GP?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Diabetes is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

You should be tested for diabetes. Such symptom is quite characteristic for this condition. Your body tries to flush out glucose from your bloodstream by drinking stimulation. You should also urinate more frequently.
It is also possible that your kidneys do not function property so you loose water. This is the second thing to be checked. You definitely should ask your GP.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Dehydration Despite Drinking Water?

Brief Answer: Diabetes is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. You should be tested for diabetes. Such symptom is quite characteristic for this condition. Your body tries to flush out glucose from your bloodstream by drinking stimulation. You should also urinate more frequently. It is also possible that your kidneys do not function property so you loose water. This is the second thing to be checked. You definitely should ask your GP. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.