
What Causes Exessive Thirst?

Question: I drink approx about 12 bottles of water and 3 32oz gatorades a day and still exessive thirsty. Urine output is clear and every 30 minutes
Brief Answer:
Need examination & Investigation
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The most common condition in such a situation is increased blood sugar level – Diabetes Mellitus
There are a few others too – Hormonal, like Diabetes Insipidus / Renal – kidney’s inability to concentrate the urine / rarely not physical – like Psychogenic Polydipsia
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis needs physician consultation and investigations…
See an Endocrinologist / or Physician… You need examination, blood and urine tests
Take care
Good luck
Need examination & Investigation
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The most common condition in such a situation is increased blood sugar level – Diabetes Mellitus
There are a few others too – Hormonal, like Diabetes Insipidus / Renal – kidney’s inability to concentrate the urine / rarely not physical – like Psychogenic Polydipsia
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis needs physician consultation and investigations…
See an Endocrinologist / or Physician… You need examination, blood and urine tests
Take care
Good luck
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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