Feeling thirsty more often

2026-05-08 15:22:35
Hba1c- 5.5 I need to drink lot of cold drink or watermelon than only feel like have consumed water plain water not satisfying thirst .feeling restless what to do ???
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Get blood sugar and HbA1c checked Please share results.

Answered2026-05-14 02:40:29

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Bad habit. You will suffer  gut health  problems.

Answered2026-05-13 11:10:26

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While your HbA1c of 5.5 is within the healthy range and rules out chronic Diabetes Mellitus, your symptoms of restless, persistent thirst—specifically the 'craving' for cold, fluid-rich foods—suggest that your body is struggling with a hydration or electrolyte imbalance. In a 43-year-old, we must rule out Diabetes Insipidus (a condition unrelated to blood sugar that affects how the kidneys handle fluids), localized dehydration, or a psychological 'habitual' polydipsia. It is also possible that a lack of specific salts (Sodium/Potassium) is making plain water feel 'unsatisfying' to your system."
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Thirst is the body's most basic alarm system; once we balance your electrolytes, the restlessness usually subsides. Please book a full session for a detailed metabolic evaluation
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To rule out rare hormonal issues related to thirst and to discuss your daily stress/restlessness levels, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."

Answered2026-05-13 06:57:02

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Your HbA1c is normal, this does not point toward diabetes. It’s better to get evaluated further with a proper consultation and basic tests 👍

Answered2026-05-12 20:53:14

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Check hba1c

Answered2026-06-04 13:11:42

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-05-22 18:02:25

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2026-05-15 11:58:06

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Avoid frid and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

Answered2026-05-13 15:47:44

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Please consult

Answered2026-05-13 06:45:10

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-05-13 02:08:15

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