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What Causes Excessive Thirst ,coughing And Fatigue?
Hello,
For a week now I'm getting more and more thirsty every day, drinking 4-5 litres of water and still feeling thirsty, also being light-headed, which gets worse as soon as I stop drinking water. I have also had a cold (or maybe throat infection?) no fever, just sore throat and coughing painful in the chest, as well as fatigue. I have also been feeling hungry all the time. I need to sleep but I keep waking up to either drink water or go to the toilet. I don't know what to do!
For a week now I'm getting more and more thirsty every day, drinking 4-5 litres of water and still feeling thirsty, also being light-headed, which gets worse as soon as I stop drinking water. I have also had a cold (or maybe throat infection?) no fever, just sore throat and coughing painful in the chest, as well as fatigue. I have also been feeling hungry all the time. I need to sleep but I keep waking up to either drink water or go to the toilet. I don't know what to do!
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hi,
These may be the early signs of diabetes. I suggest you have your blood sugar checked.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
These may be the early signs of diabetes. I suggest you have your blood sugar checked.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
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