Problem
Excessive thirst
Other Names:
PolydypsiaPolydipsia
Increased sensation of thirst
Nature:
Polydipsia is excessive thirst or excess drinking. The word derives from Greek πολυδίψιος (poludípsios) 'very thirsty', which is derived from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) 'much, many' and 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.
Background:
In Chinese medicine, excessive thirst denotes heat; thirst without the desire to drink is a sign of dampness or deficient yin.
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
17.04.2019 – 14:40 CEST