Polydipsia

Intense thirst even though drinking lots of fluids.

Description

Intense thirst even though drinking lots of fluids.

Self-care

Self-care for thirst caused by diabetes mellitus includes controlling blood sugar levels. This includes healthy eating, regular exercise, losing weight and taking medicines if needed.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a health care professional if there is:

Ongoing thirst with no known cause.
Weight loss.
Blurry vision or tiredness.
Passing of more than 3 quarts (2.84 liters) of urine a day.