Problem
Excessive thirst
Other Names:
PolydypsiaPolydipsia
Increased sensation of thirst
Nature:
Polydipsia is excessive thirst or excess drinking. The word derives from the Greek πολυδίψιος (poludípsios) "very thirsty", which is derived from πολύς (polús, "much, many") + δίψα (dípsa, "thirst"). Polydipsia is a nonspecific symptom in various medical disorders. It also occurs as an abnormal behaviour in some non-human animals, such as in birds.
Incidence:
Polydipsia is a symptom of diabetes.
Related Problems:
Deficiency of Yin in the bodyDisharmony of Heat in the bodyDisharmony of Dampness in the bodyPattern of Summer Heat Dampness pernicious influence in the body References:
Rolls, B J and Rolls, E T: Thirst Subject(s):
Amenities → UndernourishmentRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST