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Thirst - Excessive
Alternate Names : Excessive Thirst, Increased Thirst, Polydipsia
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions documenting excessive thirst in detail may include the following:
- Time pattern
- How long have you been aware of having increased thirst?
- Is it consistent during the day?
- Is it worse during the day?
- Did it develop suddenly or slowly?
- Eating habits
- Has your intake of salty or spicy foods increased?
- How much salt do you consume each day?
- Have you changed your diet?
- Have you noticed an increased appetite?
- Have you noticed an unintentional weight gain?
- Have you noticed an unintentional weight loss?
- Other
- Has your activity level recently increased?
A psychological evaluation may be recommended if compulsive thirst (of psychologic origin) is suspected. Fluid intake and output will be closely monitored.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following:
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• Definition
• Excessive Thirst: Overview & Considerations
• Excessive Thirst: Common Causes
• Excessive Thirst: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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• Blood Differential
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• Serum Calcium
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
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• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 5/4/2003
Reviewed By : Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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