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Q: Extreme thirst, frequent urination but not diabetes
asked by: lange972 on February 27th, 2008
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I have experienced extreme thirst and frequent urination for about a month now. Have been to physician. He tested for diabetes, kidney and liver function. All tests were within normal range. Where do I go from here?
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aflsh
replied on April 12th, 2008
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Sorry we haven't answered sooner. Those symptoms could be a few other things. Are you still experienceing them? Did you have a complete physical or just testing?
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alonsa
replied on January 19th, 2009
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extreme thirst, and urination not diabetes
Hi I have the same symptoms and also can not find out what it is.

I have heard it could be thyroid.

Let me know what you find out.

Thanks
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Marylinda
replied on January 21st, 2009
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extreme thirst and frequent urination
what other diseases are connected with extreme thirst and frequent urination besides diabetes
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petulalee
replied on January 24th, 2009
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extreme thirst and frequent urination
ahhh!!! why are there no answers for this with so many questions? This is the exact problem I have and its driving me crazy.
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deteragram
replied on January 24th, 2009
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Some common causes for extreme thirst - or polydipsia - are:

Water and salt loss. This may be from sweating, diarrhea, vomiting or lack of water.
Certain medications.
Too much alcohol, caffeine or salt.
Possible medical conditions
Your thirst may be a sign of something more serious. You could have one of many conditions, including the following:

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Diabetes
Diabetes insipidus (an imbalance in the body's water level)
A kidney disorder (such as Fanconi's syndrome)
Dehydration
Liver disease (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis)
A bleeding disorder (such as intestinal bleeding)
Burns or an infection
A head injury
A psychological disorder (Schizophrenia or obsessive compulsive disorder may cause compulsive water drinking.)
Medications
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veronicaface
replied on March 9th, 2009
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extreme thirst, and urination not diabetes
I have the same thing and just got my blood tests back - all normal. Does anyone else have any answers for what this could be, but better, how best to get rid of the thirst? I drink a ton of water and fluid w/electrolytes which solves the problem for about 5 minutes, then it's back and worse at nights which is the worst when trying to fall asleep then stay asleep.
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liquidsunshine
replied on March 10th, 2009
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Did you get tested for Diabetes Insipidus (not related to DM)? Extreme thirst, frequent urination especially at night, dry hands ect...
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deteragram
replied on March 10th, 2009
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You could also be prediabetic, like me. I drink three liters of water/ fluid a day, easily, and still remain thirsty. On my doctor's advice I'm trying to get off some of my weight so it doesn't develop into fullblown diabetes.
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Dugsmom
replied on April 17th, 2009
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I have the same exact symptoms. I got tested for Diabetes but the lab tests showed that I did not have it. I was also tested for Diabetes Insipidus but I haven't received the test results for that yet.
The test results did show that I have a Thyroid Imbalance (hyper)so the doctor put me on medication. I've been taking the medication for almost a week. Last night was the first night in 2 year that I didn't get up to urinate (I usually get up between 6-15X a night and I go,on average 12 times during the day). I don't know if the frequent urination was caused by the thyroid imbalance...I am hoping so! That means better sleep for me! I hope tonight goes just as well. Good Luck and I hope they find out what's wrong. I know how horrible it can be having to urinate all the time!
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patient007
replied 18 hours and 54 minutes ago
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I am also having the same problem for the past 10 months.. i'm on homeopathic medicine..,but suddenly i see that the symptoms are coming back...
I have already been seen by a Urologist..Dr.Zelich Frischer Stony Brook Physician..He never asked me to get tested for Thyroid or Diabetes Insipidus..
I don't have any disturbance during sleep though..
I'm 25 Male 5'10" 120lbs.. So underweight
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