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What Causes Excessive Thirst And Discomfort In The Right Arm?
I have been extremely thirsty this week and water doesn t seem to quench it. I am also dealing with some discomfort on the inside of my right arm and on the right side of my upper torso...a bit swollen feeling with a slight burning sensation, are the two related?
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Hi,
Most probably you suffer from diabetes and this is the main reason for thirst.
Also, diabetes leads to peripheral neuropathy which may be the cause of pain and paraesthesia in your arm.
Do a fasting glucose levels, also postprandial glucose levels. Also, do the HbA1c test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
Most probably you suffer from diabetes and this is the main reason for thirst.
Also, diabetes leads to peripheral neuropathy which may be the cause of pain and paraesthesia in your arm.
Do a fasting glucose levels, also postprandial glucose levels. Also, do the HbA1c test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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