Excessive thirst (polydipsia) Report for Patients Like You

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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	247
Moderate	611
Mild	714
None	885

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	31
Electrolyte replacement solution	1
24-Hour Urine Test	1
Hot Water Bottle	1
Multivitamins	1
Green Tea	1
Glucose tolerance test	1

Last updated: May 23, 2013