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. For compulsive thirst, get psychological help. For diabetes mellitus , follow prescribed therapy to properly control blood sugar levels . Call your health care provider if excessive thirst is persistent and unexplained, or accompanied by other unexplained symptoms.