Do You Experience Excessive Thirst? Find Out Why!

Polydipsia is a symptom of a hidden health issue that can make you feel thirsty all the time, although you consume enough liquids. Usually, this sign is associated with the need to urinate more than it’s normal. We’ve made a list of 9 causes that can lead to polydipsia.

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  Diuretic foods

Products that have diuretic properties like celery, asparagus, parsley or melon can affect the way in which the kidneys work. Therefore, these foods can make you go to the bathroom often and cause you excessive thirst. Additionally, beverages like tea and coffee can cause these problems too.

• Low blood pressure

Our organism alerts us when the blood pressure is low by making our throat and mouth dry. One major cause that makes the blood pressure low is stress. Besides making you feel thirsty all the time, stress can make you feel anxious, depressed or dizzy.

• Dehydration

When you’re dehydrated, your body needs more water. You shouldn’t ignore this problem because sometimes is leads to serious issues like coma, kidney failure, low blood pressure, seizures and in the worst case, death. Other symptoms of dehydration are excessive sweating, diarrhea or vomiting.

• Diabetes

Polydipsia is common in people who suffer from diabetes. The organism tries to eliminate the unnecessary sugar levels in the blood by flushing them through the kidneys; this can make you urinate in excess.

• Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes Insipidus is a disorder in which the organism’s capacity to absorb water is affected by a hormonal imbalance. Therefore, people who suffer from this disease feel thirsty most of the times because they go to the bathroom all the time.

• Monthly period

There are many women who experience excessive thirst when they’re on their period. One of the causes that provokes excessive thirst is the big amount of blood loss. Besides this, the fluid volume in the body is reduced because of the hormonal imbalance produced by menstruation.

• Certain medications

There are some medications that can increase your thirst. It’s considered that excessive thirst is a side effect of a specific drug. For instance, drugs prescribed for motion sickness, dizziness, allergies are known for this side effect.

• Xerostomia 

Even though you drink enough water, but you still feel thirsty, and your mouth is dry, then you may have xerostomia. One of the causes that trigger xerostomia is the fact that the salivary glands aren’t able to produce the right amount of saliva. In addition, xerostomia may cause chewing complications or bad breath.

• Anemia

The reduced level of red blood cells can make you feel thirsty all the time. The body needs more water because it loses more red blood cells than it generates. This is how the body re-establishes the equilibrium in the organism. Moreover, people suffer from diverse forms of anemia, so the treatment is different.

If you’re thirsty all the time, make sure you drink enough water, at least 2 liters a day. If you drink the right amount of liquids and still have this problem, then consult with your doctor.