Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Thirst is a natural thing. This happens because you lack fluids in your body. However, if this thirst persists even after drinking, it could be a sign of a health problem.

In medical terms, thirst that cannot be lost is called polydipsia. Here are some of the reasons you always feel thirsty, according to WebMD.

1. Dehydration

Dehydration means your body doesn't have enough water to perform its normal functions, and thirst is the main symptom. This can happen for various reasons, such as exercise, diarrhea, vomiting, and sweating too much.

Besides wanting water, other signs of dehydration can include:

• Dark colored urine
• Rare urination
• Dry mouth
• Dry skin
• Feeling tired or dizzy
• Headache

Children who are dehydrated may have signs including:

• Have few or no tears when they cry
• Having a dry and sticky mouth
• Rare urination
• Becoming cranky or sluggish

2. Diabetes

Unquenchable thirst, which doctors call polydipsia, is one of the symptoms of diabetes. When you suffer from this disease, your body does not produce enough insulin hormone or does not use it properly. This condition causes too much sugar (called glucose) to build up in your body.

The glucose in your urine attracts more water, so you urinate more often. This makes your body want to replace lost fluids.

Along with feeling thirsty and going to the bathroom more often, other diabetes symptoms include blurred vision, feeling very tired, hunger, wounds and bruises that are slow to heal.

3. Diabetes insipidus

Despite the name, this condition is not related to diabetes. This occurs when your body doesn't produce enough hormones that help your kidneys control the amount of water in your body. Excessive thirst is one of the main symptoms.

If you have diabetes insipidus, you may also suffer from dehydration and frequent urination.

4. Dry mouth

A mouth that feels very dry can make you thirsty. This usually happens because the glands in your mouth produce less saliva.

You may contract this disease because of medications you take, treatment for other conditions such as cancer, diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome, nerve damage in the head and neck, or tobacco use.

If your glands don't produce enough saliva, you may experience other symptoms, such as:

• Bad breath
• Change in taste
• Irritated gums
• Saliva is thick and stringy
• Difficulty chewing

5. Anemia

Anemia means your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. Some people are born with this disease, while others get it later in life. There are many things that could be the cause, including disease, poor diet, or heavy bleeding.

Mild anemia probably won't make you thirsty, but you may find yourself wanting more water if the condition gets worse.

Other symptoms include:

-Dizzy

-Feeling tired and weak

-Have pale or yellowish skin

-Fast pulse

-Sweating

6. Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia means the calcium level in your blood is above normal. Causes include overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), other diseases (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis), and even cancer (lung, breast, kidney, multiple myeloma). In addition to thirst, symptoms of hypercalcemia may include:

-More frequent urination

-Stomach ache

-Nausea and vomiting

-Constipation

-Bone pain and muscle weakness

-Brain problems: Confusion, fatigue, and depression

How to overcome thirst

The answer depends on what makes you so thirsty. Drink more water from the moment you wake up in the morning. But if you can't satisfy your desire to consume it, talk to your doctor.

Whatever the cause, don't leave it alone. Most conditions that cause thirst can be treated.

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