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What Might Be The Reason My For My Excessive Amount Of Thirst ?

Today I noticed I have been thirsty a lot lately. I didn't eat much either. What might be the reason my for my excessive amount of thirst ?
Wed, 5 Oct 2011
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
If you work hard or did exercise much then you feel more thirsty.
If you are sick or having fever,you become thirsty.
If outer atmosphere is hot and you had gone out side in sunny day you will be more thirsty.
Take plenty of water and remain in cool atmosphere.
Ok and bye.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta's  Response
hello.Welcome.Check for DIABETES,HYPERTHYROIDISM and FEVER.Good luck.
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Diabetologist Dr. Sumesh Raj's  Response
excessive thirst (polydypsia) may be a feature of diabetes mellitus.you have not specified your age,but if you are obese and with a family history of diabetes,it is ideal that you check your bloodsugar
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What Might Be The Reason My For My Excessive Amount Of Thirst ?

Hi, Thanks for query, If you work hard or did exercise much then you feel more thirsty. If you are sick or having fever,you become thirsty. If outer atmosphere is hot and you had gone out side in sunny day you will be more thirsty. Take plenty of water and remain in cool atmosphere. Ok and bye.