What Causes Increased Thirst With Hyperglycemia
Health Encyclopedia: Thirst Excessive
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 beyond a certain limit may be the result of an underlying disease, either physical or emotional. Excessive thirst may be a symptom of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and can be an important clue in detecting
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