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21 possible causes of 'Excessive thirst'

1. Excessive Thirst
Your body needs water to function properly. For example, water helps to regulate your body temperature, lubri...

Symptoms:

  • Excessive thirst
2. Type 2 Diabetes Overview
Type 2 diabetes, is a common chronic metabolic disease that leads to abnormally high levels of blood sugar in...

Symptoms:

  • Thickened nails
  • General weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Tired
  • Excessive thirst
3. Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease. People with type 1 have high levels of glucose in their blood. Glucose ...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of part of visual field
  • Irritability
  • Thickened nails
  • Tired
  • Excessive thirst
4. Peritonitis
You have a thin layer of tissue covering the inside of your abdomen and most of its organs. This is called th...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Excessive thirst
5. Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Bleeding esophageal varices occur when swollen veins (varices) in your lower esophagus, the muscular tube tha...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Blood in stool
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive thirst
6. Dehydration
Dehydration takes place when your body loses more fluid than you drink. The most common cause of water loss f...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Coma
  • Abnormal urine odor
  • No urine output
  • Headache
  • Excessive thirst
7. Dissection of the Aorta
The aorta is a large artery that carries blood out of your heart. If you experience a dissection of the aorta...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain radiating to the back
  • Dry skin
  • Low back pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Excessive thirst
8. Diabetes Overview
Learn about diabetes symptoms, causes & treatments.

Symptoms:

  • Visual impairment
  • Abdominal pain
  • Visual disturbance
  • Hazy vision
  • Excessive thirst
9. Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is a condition of below normal levels of potassium in the blood serum. Potassium, a necessary ele...

Symptoms:

  • Body ache
  • Change in bowel habit
  • Muscle cramp
  • Confusion
  • Excessive thirst
10. Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which you have too much calcium in your blood. Calcium performs important fun...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Pain
  • Excessive thirst
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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