Wondering Why You Are Always Thirsty? Here Are The Reasons Why
Water helps your body to maintain a normal temperature, lubricate and cushion your joints, protect the spinal cord, and get rid your body of waste through perspiration, urination, and bowel movements.
It's normal to feel thirsty and reach for a bottle or glass of water. However, if your need for water becomes totally insatiable, then you really need to seek medical attention.
Here are some of the reasons why you might always be reaching for a glass of water.
Diabetes
According to Heather Rosen, MD, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon in Pennsylvania:
“If you have high levels of blood sugar, your body peer-pressures your kidney into producing more urine to get rid of excess glucose.”
Your Period
Dr. Rosen says:
“Estrogen and progesterone levels can both affect fluid volume. Add to that blood loss from the cycle itself—especially if your periods are on the heavy side—and the result is a compensatory increase in thirst.
Diuretic Foods
“Foods that have a diuretic effect can make you thirsty because they cause you to urinate more,”
Some foods with diuretic effects are parsley, lemons, ginger, asparagus, beets, and celery.
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