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Frequent urination, increased thirst
Hi Doctor, I’m a 20-year-old male and would like some guidance regarding a few symptoms.
For the past 7 days, I’ve been urinating quite frequently, around 8–9 times within 12 hours. Sometimes, even after urinating, I feel the urge to urinate again shortly afterward. I’ve also noticed that I’m more thirsty than usual and have been drinking water more frequently.
For the past 2 months, I’ve also been experiencing persistent fatigue/tiredness. My sleep doesn’t feel completely refreshing, even when I get what seems like enough sleep, and I often feel the need to take a ~1-hour nap during the day. I initially thought this was due to sleeping late,but the tiredness has continued even after I started going to bed earlier.
I’m also currently being treated for acne.My dermatologist prescribed Doxt-SL, which I’m taking as directed:Twice daily after food for 2 weeks
Then once daily 4 weeks.
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you have to follow up with HbA1c and urine routine for the basic investigation
and further evaluation will based upon the result
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Hello dear as You are describing frequent urination from last 7 days , along with low energy and feeling sleepy even after getting enough sleep so you need to do some test and need detailed evaluation so you can consult me on procto.
Tests to be done like
Fasting Blood SugarHbA1c
Urine Routine & Microscopy
CBC
TSH
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Do blood sugar level. Send report.
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I would suggest the following investigations:
Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c
Urine routine and microscopy
CBC
Renal function tests and electrolytesTSH,
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Hi sir
Your symptoms need to be evaluated thoroughly, consult me directly through practo app and i can help you.
Firstly you need some blood tests to be done for the frequent urination and tiredness like FBS, PPBS, HBA1C.
You may even need to be evaluated for recent stressor or anxiety.
Your medication for acne is just an antibiotic so it need not be stopped and can be continued as prescribed
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Blood sugar tests like fbs, ppbs, hba1c.
USG abdomen and pelvis
liver function tests
renal function tests
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Try to be physically active if you have a deskjob or sedentary lifestyle
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Look such condition in family and rule out urinary infection by routine investigation and once atleast go with HbA1C test and contact
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strongly suggest checking for hyperglycemia (rule out new-onset diabetes).
A urinary tract infection (UTI) should also be evaluated given the frequent urge to urinate.
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Get blood glucose testing (fasting blood sugar, postprandial, or HbA1c) and a routine urinalysis.
Consult a general physician for formal evaluation.
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Continue acne medication (Doxt-SL) as prescribed by the dermatologist, but stay well-hydrated.
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Need to rule out diabetes.
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Do fasting and post prandial blood sugar level with complete blood count,HBA1C and urine Routine examination.
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consult with test results.
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Need further information regarding your increased frequency of urination to rule out any infectious cause. Get an abdominal ultrasound done for any renal stones. Also require few more investigations which are your urine routine and micro examination report, blood sugar to rule out further differentials like diabetes. Further management can be discussed after discussing proper history of symptoms and required reports.
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At 20, urinating 8-9 times with extra thirst plus two months of tiredness is a classic diabetes screen, not just poor sleep - that is the first thing I would rule out. Get fasting and post-meal sugar with HbA1c and a urine routine this week, and since the fatigue is older I would also add CBC, TSH and creatinine. Doxt-SL for acne does not cause this pattern, so do not stop it on your own - finish the course as your dermatologist planned. If you notice weight loss, blurred vision or very high urine output, treat it as urgent and get the sugar checked the same day.
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Hello sir
Frequent urination with increased thirst should be evaluated for blood sugar/urinary causes, especially as symptoms are recent. Persistent fatigue also warrants basic evaluation. Please don’t self-medicate or stop your acne treatment without discussing it with your dermatologist.
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You're having frequent urination, increased thirst, and ongoing fatigue together, which is worth checking for diabetes even at your age. Please get a fasting blood sugar and HbA1c test done soon. Mention the Doxt-SL you're taking so your doctor can check if it's connected.
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