Can't Get My Thirst Quenched?
Thirst You Can't Seem to Quench, What Doctors Call Polydipsia, Is One Symptom of Diabetes. When You Have This Disease, Your Body Doesn't Make Enough of the...
Thirst you can't seem to quench, what doctors call polydipsia, is one symptom of diabetes. When you have this disease, your body doesn't make enough of the hormone insulin or doesn't use it properly. It causes too much sugar (called glucose) to build up in your body.
What do you do if you can't quench your thirst?
- Do: Drink water. ...
- Do: Eat these foods. ...
- Don't: Drink alcohol or soda. ...
- Do: Check with your healthcare provider. ...
- Don't: Drink lots of sugary fluids. ...
- Do: Talk to your healthcare provider. ...
- Don't: Stop taking these medications.
Why am I still thirsty after drinking a lot of water?
Water straight from the tap has been stripped of its naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes. This imbalance in electrolytes can be a reason you are still feeling thirsty after drinking water. Staying properly hydrated is more than just drinking water.
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