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Thirst Report

Thirst is the craving for fluids, resulting in the basic instinct of animals to drink. It is an essential mechanism involved in fluid balance. It arises from a lack of fluids and/or an increase in the concentration of certain osmolites such as salt


What we've learned from patients who report Thirst

Symptom severities

Severe
 3
Moderate
 5
Mild
 6
None
 5

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Thirst

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Thirst
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Water 29   Water: 207%
Ice water 1   Ice water: 7%
Beer 1   Beer: 7%

Report created on May 26, 2012.