If you have an unquenchable thirst, what illness could it be? (Apart from diabetes)?
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Unquenchable thirst, also called polydipsia, occurs when the patient is dehydrated, or when the thirst mechanism is deranged, ie "psychogenic polydipsia" which is a psychiatric illness.\n\nDehydration can occur from water deprivation, or from excessive water loss.\n\nWater loss is mainly urinary.\n\nThere are two main reasons why the body would produce huge amounts of urine:\n\n1. Diabetes insipidus - this is NOT what people mean when they say "Diabetes". That disease is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus is when the body is unable to form concentrated urine (either through lack of secretion of anti-diuretic hormone, or lack of efficacy of it as may occur when taking lithium), leading to large volumes of water loss.\n\n2. Excessive amount of a solute which the body is getting rid of, eg, glucose in the case of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. In this case the kidneys just flush lots of fluid through.\n\nBut water loss can also occur from the gastro-intestinal tract, ie vomiting and diarrhoea.\n\nExcessive sweating will also cause thirst.
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Could be many things:  Thirsty, Scared, Over heated, Can't breath good. I would call a vet and ask them.
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DON"T DRINK SODA!\n\ndrink water\n\n carbonation and caffeine are actually dehydrating!\n\nn'cole is correct about getting tested for diabetes
692879
Lack of fluids, or a serious infection, or if you smoke pot that can do it
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I am not a nurse or doctor,however,I have been diabetic (type 1) for 36 years. A normal blood sugar reading is between 80 and 120, At 190 sugar spills into your urine. That's when you become thirsty, beyond belief, and start to dehydrate. You will know every washroom in the city because of constant urination. I have been hospilized w/ a reading of about 1200. That was with taking insulin. I had dental work done, and the infection got the best of me. Your reading shows you that your sugar is high, but it is the way the sugar affects your organs that can be fatal. When I had my episode, my potassium levels were screaming high,my kidneys had shut down,I lost the vision in one eye from such a low blood pressure. I was in a coma for a day before anyone found me. I remained so for an additional five days. During that time I suffered a heart attack. Diabetes can be hard to control, even with insulin. Sometimes it becomes more complicated because of the insulin. If you can manage it without..DO IT! Get on a diet recommended by a dietition, get yourself a glucometer to check your sugar at home frequently. Exercise. Show your family the way to deal with it should they eventually have it. Your circulation is compromised, affecting your legs and feet, eyes, and kidneys, skin. High sugar means you will have a harder time fighting infections. Your teeth and gums will need extra care-and you are the only one that can do it. Don't become blind or on dialysis because you can't pass up a candy bar or a chunk of cake. your family needs you, and when you look at their smiling faces, you'll be grateful to be with them. I know I am telling you scary things. I wish someone had really explained to me HOW these things could come to pass. It's because it affects the smallest,tiniest blood vessels in your body. You don't always "just die" from diabetes. You could live a long time with what it can do to you. Good luck to you. I would be so proud of you if you could turn this thing around to become incredibley healthy. This would be the time to do that. If you see that your sugar is rising,for no apparent reason, such as large meal,eating fruit,etc.,call your doctor. It may be from a sinus infection, earache,cut that won't heal. The infection raises your sugar, your sugar makes it difficult to get rid of the infection. And so it goes..round and round. Don't wait for a huge spike in your numbers.
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Take to vet \nask about kidney failure or diabetes.
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You drink WAAYY too much water!!!\n20 glasses??  Sheesh!\n\nDrink when you're thirsty.  Period.\nIf you're thirsty enough to WANT 20 glasses, then you probably have diabetes.\nOtherwise, just stop drinking so much!!
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(m)\n\nbeing very thirsty \nurinating a lot \nfeeling very hungry \nfeeling very tired \nlosing weight without trying \nhaving sores that are slow to heal \nhaving dry, itchy skin \nlosing feeling in or having tingling in the hands or feet \nhaving blurry vision \nhaving more infections than usual
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Just before my husband was diagnosed with type I he was going about 1-2 times an hour during some parts of the day.  It usually followed sugary drinks.  He was experiencing the extreme thirst and was drinking Gatorade which was then causing him to use the restroom very often, he said it was often painful to go.  If you are going much more often than usual and experiencing any other symptoms you should go and get check right away.
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Some diabetes symptoms are:\n    * Frequent urination\n    * Excessive thirst\n    * Extreme hunger\n    * Unusual weight loss\n    * Increased fatigue\n    * Irritability\n    * Blurry vision\n\nI have diabetes.  I had trouble with boils on the back of my neck and with thickened rough skin on my ankles and elbows.  When I got my blood sugar under control, these went away.\n\nLots of good info at this site.\n\nIf you have diabetes you need medical care!  If you can't afford a doctor, go to a clinic.  It is important.
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are you drinking enough water? if not you could be dehydrated. is it possible you have a urinary tract infection?
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Both are diagnosed based on high blood sugar readings and have the same symptoms- including thirst, hunger, weight lose, unusually high amount of urinating, and fatigue.  Both require careful blood glucose monitoring, and both have the same complications- neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney failure, heart disease- if not controlled.
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Have you tried drinking more.  I know it sounds bizarre but sometimes the body confuses hunger with thirst.  Next time you feel hungry try drinking some water first maybe it will do the trick.
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Go see a Dr...could be more serious than you think,and you could also be getting dehydrated.
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If you're not dying of thirst all the time and this rarely happens I wouldn't worry, I bet you'll be fine... If it gets worse and you notice it all the time and during the day then maybe you should take further measures to have it checked out..
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yes it is possible. diabetes is when the body cannot regulate blood glucose level automatically.diabetes is hereditary although they do have a chance of not getting it. it would be a good thing to talk to your doctor and see what age you should get them tested at. people that continuously drink and drink more than normal is a sign that they may have diabetes. search through the link i have given you to find out more.
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I think water would be the best thing for you, if you are dehydrated already then beer will just make it worse!