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What Causes Constant Thirst?
I got in a car accident a few days ago and ever since then I ve had a thirst I cannot quench. I don t know why, and I crave really cold drinks ever since, I don t know if its a psychological thing or a physical thing. But I ve been really thirsty ever since does anyone now what might be the reason. Any help would be appreciated
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
hello,thanks for your query, excessive thirsty could be due to , water loss from body like vomtings,loose motions, diabetes, excessive environmental heat, salivary gland disorders, electrolyte imbalance or anxiety. kindly visit an ent surgeon , evaluate with examination and some blood tests. hope i have answered your query. all the best. take care.
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Disproportionate thirst could be brought on by post- traumatic stress caused by hormonal imbalance but get your blood sugar checked for diabetes because polydipsia or increased thirst is one of the first symptoms of diabetes, and the diabetes itself may have been triggered by recent stress.
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