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What Causes Excessive Thirst?
Question: i m feeling thirsty too often now a days since last month.
Brief Answer:
Get Investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The most common causes of increase in thirst are:
1. Dehydration and reduce water intake.
2. Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus.
3. Thyroid disorders.
4. Idiopathic - when no cause is found.
So in my opinion you should get your following investigations done:
1. Fasting blood sugar.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. Urine routine.
Review back with reports.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Get Investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The most common causes of increase in thirst are:
1. Dehydration and reduce water intake.
2. Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus.
3. Thyroid disorders.
4. Idiopathic - when no cause is found.
So in my opinion you should get your following investigations done:
1. Fasting blood sugar.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. Urine routine.
Review back with reports.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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