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What Does Excessive Thirst And Nocturia Mean?
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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Thirst: absent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Absence of thirst is a lack of the urge to drink fluids, even when the body is low on water or has an excess amount of salt.Alternative NamesAdipsia;... Read more »
Urination: Excessive at night
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Excessive urination at night is a condition in which you wake up several times during the night to urinate. Waking up several times a night to... Read more »
Urination: Excessive at night
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
NocturiaHome CareKeep a diary of how much fluid you drink, how often you urinate, and urine output. Record your body weight at the same times and on... Read more »
Urination: excessive at night
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
NocturiaPreventionReferencesGerber GS, Brendler CB. Evaluation of the urologic patient: History, physical examination, and the urinalysis. In: Wein... Read more »
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