If an 8 km run make you drained out and excessively thirsty, it is understandable. But if you be of water for a 2 minute walk in the park, then there could be a problem. Experts found that constant feeling of dehydration can be a sign of a health disorder.
According to Laura M. Hahn, MD, a primary care physician at Mercy Medical Center, "Any condition that alters your water or salt balance in the body can trigger thirst." Thus if even a person drinks the right amount of water every day, yet still feel thirsty, he must be experiencing a more serious health condition such as listed below.
Anemia - According to Healthline, Anemia happens when one has a lesser amount of red blood cells (RBCs) in her blood compared to normal count. Some of its symptoms are fatigue, weakness, short of breath and dizziness which can lead to extreme want of water. "Your body loses red blood cells faster than they can be replaced, and will try to make up for the fluid loss by triggering thirst," stated Dr. Heather Rosen, MD, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Diabetes - Excessive thirst is one of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It is a constantly recurring illness that is usually brought by high blood sugar (glucose) level. Other than feeling thirsty, uncontrollable need to pee is also one of the most common sign of diabetes 2. "Frequent urination, another common symptom, will bring on thirst. This leads to drinking more fluids, which compounds the problem," explained Rosen.
Xerostomia- Dry mouth makes one hungry for water. According to Dr. Rosen, ""It's an abnormal dryness of the mucous membranes in the mouth, due to a reduction of the flow or change in the composition of saliva." Bad breath and problem with chewing are some of the health illnesses that can be experienced once this health problem becomes severe.
Other than these health ailments, a person's diet may also contribute to extreme thirst. Jessica Cording, RD, a dietician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York stated, "Foods that have a diuretic effect (think celery, asparagus, beets, lemon, melon, ginger, and parsley) can make you thirsty because they cause you to urinate more." Cording suggested adding lots of fruits and vegetables in one's daily meal to provide the water needed by the body.
