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Thirst - Excessive


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Alternate Names : Excessive Thirst, Increased Thirst, Polydipsia

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Excessive Thirst: Home Care & Treatment

Because thirst is usually the body's way of replacing water loss, it is usually advisable to drink plenty of liquids.

For compulsive thirst, seek psychological help.

For thirst caused by diabetes, follow prescribed therapy to properly control blood sugar levels.

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Topics that might be of interest to you

Diseases & Conditions

• Diabetes
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Sepsis

Tests & Exams

• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Glucose Test
• Osmolality
• Osmolality - Urine
• Serum Calcium
• Urinalysis

Other Topics

• Appetite - Increased
• Bleeding
• Burns
• Fever
• Physical Examination
• Sweating - Excessive
• Swelling
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
• 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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