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Excessive thirst (polydipsia) Report

Excessive thirst, also known as polydipsia, is an abnormal feeling of constantly needing to consume fluids. Drinking lots of water is usually healthy. However, the urge to drink excessively beyond a certain limit may reflect an underlying disease, either physical or emotional.


What we've learned from patients who report Excessive thirst (polydipsia)

Symptom severities

Severe
85
Moderate
183
Mild
246
None
330

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Excessive thirst (polydipsia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Water 30   Water: 6%

Report created on February 10, 2012.