Thirsty

Introduction

Introduction Thirsty (thirsty) dry mouth wants to drink water. There are many reasons for thirst. If there is a problem with the central system, the old one will feel thirsty. In fact, there is no shortage of water and no dry mouth. However, the central nervous system reacts to thirst and drink water. There is also an immune disease called dry syndrome, which is not only thirst, but also the drying of various mucous membranes, such as the drying of the eyelid conjunctiva, to the hospital for examination. Don't just check for diabetes. Diabetes insipidus can also be abnormally thirsty. There are many diseases that can feel thirsty, but some people are used to bringing water to their bodies. It is natural to be ill.

Cause

Cause

1. The lack of water in the human body leads to thirst.

2, thirst caused by diabetes.

3. Thirst caused by brain damage.

4, thirst caused by excessive hormones.

5, thirst caused by kidney disease.

6, thirst caused by improper medication.

Examine

an examination

Related inspection

Insulin anti-diuretic hormone anti-insulin antibody

1, insulin check.

2, the examination of vasopressin.

3. Inspection of the central nervous system.

4. Examination of the kidneys.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

1. Thirst caused by improper medication

Everyone will feel this way. Sometimes, after taking medicine, they will feel dry and dry. This is thirst caused by improper medication, because improper use of some drugs can cause imbalance between water and electrolytes. In addition, it is thirst caused by a special medicine. Such as: taking antihypertensive drugs will cause dry mouth, which is because some antihypertensive drugs reduce the secretion of oral glands.

2, thirst caused by diabetes

One of the functions of hormones is to coordinate the metabolism of water and salt in the human body. Once the balance of this hormone is destroyed, it can cause frequent thirst. Many people with diabetes have high blood sugar and their urine output will increase dramatically. At this time, despite the large amount of drinking water, you will still feel thirsty.

3, thirst caused by brain damage

Some people are also thirsty after brain injury or neurosurgery. Patients are often fatal and dangerous in one day or even an hour. At this time, diabetes insipidus is intensified. Patients drink 10 liters a day or even 20 liters of water a day. This is because the patient lacks the so-called "restricted urinary hormone".

4, thirst caused by excessive hormones

People with hyperthyroidism often feel thirsty, and excess hormones often cause the patient's teeth to fall off, suffer from bone pain, rapid fatigue, muscle weakness, and rapid weight loss. Calcium lost from the bone can even stain the urine white.

5, thirst caused by kidney disease

People with kidney disease often have symptoms of thirst. This is because the kidney has lost the ability to retain moisture and therefore requires a large amount of water. There are many kinds of kidney diseases, including pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, hydronephrosis, etc., which can cause thirst. The patient still feels thirsty when the amount of urine is reduced and edema is present.

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