Drinking lots of water is usually healthy. However, beyond a certain limit the desire to drink excessively may reflect an underlying disease, either physical or emotional.
Excessive thirst can be an important clue in detecting diabetes .
There are thousands of diabetics in the U.S. who are either undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Excessive thirst, a fairly common symptom, is often the reaction to fluid loss during exercise or intake of salty foods. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.