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Is Increased Thirst And Leg Pain A Sign Of Diabetes?
Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids.
Alternative Names
Increased thirst; Polydipsia; Excessive thirst
Considerations
Drinking lots of water is usually healthy. However, the urge to drink too much may be the result of a physical or emotional disease. Excessive thirst may be a symptom of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It can be an important clue in detecting
Excessive thirst is a fairly common symptom. It is often the reaction to fluid loss...
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Type 2 diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes; Diabetes - type 2; Adult-onset diabetes Symptoms Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at... Read more »
Type 1 diabetes
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Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1SymptomsSome people will have no symptoms before they are diagnosed with... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglyc...
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Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications... Read more »
Leg pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint.For more specific information, see: Foot painKnee painJoint painHip painMuscle painShin splintsAlternative... Read more »
Leg Fracture
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? When a bone breaks or cracks, the injury is called a fracture. The leg has three bones that can fracture - the femur (the thighbone) or... Read more »
Do You Know the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
Excessive Thirst Because excess sugar builds up in your bloodstream, fluid is pulled from the tissues. This may leave you thirsty. As a result, you may drink and urinate more than usual. Increased Hunger Due to the lack of insulin to move...
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