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Cause For Excessive Sleepiness In Elderly Adults
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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