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What Causes Frequent Need To Drink Water?
my 18 year old son has complained of being thirsty a lot. We are fairly sure it is not diabetes, because my youngest son is Diabetic Type 1 and we have tested the older son with his blood test kit and it was normal. I am concerned that my son has damaged his kidneys because of taking too many supplements as he is a rugby player. We are going to the GP tomorrow, but would like your opinion. He is in very good health otherwise.
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Hi and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.
His thirst maybe due to his rugby exercises.
As there's a family history of diabetes,it's always safer to confirm in the lab.
Do the following tests,to clear your doubts about kidney damage also.
1. urine routine and ACR.
2. blood routine,FBS,HbA1C,creatinine,LFT and platelets.
3. ultrasound scan-KUB.
According to the reports,an expert opinion can be given.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
His thirst maybe due to his rugby exercises.
As there's a family history of diabetes,it's always safer to confirm in the lab.
Do the following tests,to clear your doubts about kidney damage also.
1. urine routine and ACR.
2. blood routine,FBS,HbA1C,creatinine,LFT and platelets.
3. ultrasound scan-KUB.
According to the reports,an expert opinion can be given.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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