7 Causes of Excessive Thirst
Are you constantly feeling thirsty, no matter how much you drink? Here are the seven most common causes of excess thirst.
- Dehydration: It is the most common cause of thirst. It can occur due to inadequate fluid intake, excessive sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, or fever.
- Diet: Your diet plays a huge role in causing thirst. If your diet consists of foods that are high in sodium or too spicy, then you are likely to feel thirsty more than usual. It is your body’s way of balancing that extra salt and spice.
- Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it causes you to have increased urine production. This ultimately leads to dehydration and thirst.
- Intense Exercise: If you exercise intensely, especially in hot weather, you lose more fluid through sweat. This can also increase your thirst.
- Disease: Certain conditions, like diabetes mellitus, heart failure, or severe illness, cause you to lose water or have fluid imbalances. This can be another reason for our thirst.
- Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals may experience increased thirst due to changes in hormone levels and fluid needs.
- Medications: Some prescription medications, like cetirizine and lithium, may cause increased thirst as a side effect, either due to dry mouth or increased urination.
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