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21 possible causes of 'Excessive thirst'
Click to view article 1. Thirst - excessive
Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids.Drinking lots of water is usually h...

Symptoms:

  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 2. Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic(lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It begins when th...

Symptoms:

  • Impotence
  • Cannot sustain an erection
  • Skin ulcers
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 3. Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic(lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin ...

Symptoms:

  • Dry mouth
  • Weight loss
  • Pain
  • Thickened nails
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 4. Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation(irritation) of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen a...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Pain
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 5. Snake bites
Snake bites occur when a snake bites the skin, and are medical emergencies if the snake is poisonous.Snake bi...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Puncture wound
  • Discoloration of skin
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
Click to view article 6. Bleeding esophageal varices
Bleeding esophageal varices occur when veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes th...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Bleeding
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 7. Dehydration
Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Coma
  • No urine output
  • Headache
  • Abnormal urine odor
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 8. Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is bleeding into and along the w...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Low back pain
  • Pain
  • Alteration in consciousness
  • Abdominal pain radiating to the back
  • Excessive thirst
Click to view article 9. Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic(lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.Insulin is a hormone prod...

Symptoms:

  • Tired
  • Fatigue
  • Pain
  • Weight loss
  • Excessive thirst
10. Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is a condition of below normal levels of potassium in the blood serum. Potassium, a necessary ele...

Symptoms:

  • Change in bowel habit
  • Body ache
  • General weakness
  • Muscle cramp
  • Excessive thirst
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