Can hormones be linked to Excessive thirst ?

Hello:

There are a variety of disorders aside from diabetes that can cause excessive thirst...especially autoimmune disorders (like Sjogren's Syndrome) which often start around your age. Check with your doctor for appropriate testing.

Kidney problems can cause excessive thirst, although it's rather unlikely at your age. Again, your doctor can best assess if you have any problems in that area.

Diet can play a part, too. If you eat a lot of spicy, salty, or acidic foods, you will feel more thirsty. Caffiene can act as a diuretic, so drinking soda and coffee can cause you to lose water...thus making you thirsty. Cut down on these things, and see if it helps.

Also...wanted to mention that if you drink a lot of water (beyond 8-10 glasses/day) you can experience problems with your sodium and potassium balance in your blood. In excess, this can be fatal, and can also lead to problems with bloodwork, as it will dilute the sample, and could make tests false negative or positive. Not drinking enough can be dehydrating, which can also affect test results - so drink a "normal" amount before any blood tests.

In general, though, excessive water intake can be harmful, so try other things to moisten your mouth if needed. I like the Brigham's lowfat frozen yogurt or the Hood fat-free sherbet, myself. Sugar-free popsicles and even ice chips can help as well.

Ask your doctor what a safe amount is for you to drink, and try to stick with that. If your urine is coming out clear throughout the day (meaning literally no color) and has no odor, you're likely drinking too much; If it's dark yellow or odorous, you may be drinking too little. Let your doctor know about that as well.

Something isn't right. It could be diabetes, kidney issues, thyroid issues, a growth spurt, a weird personality quirk, a genetic issue - lots of things. Go to a vet and have them do a full panel and an urine analysis. I'll cost you about $100 including the exam fee, and will give you an over view of her health. It either rule out, or identify, major issues so you can start treatment. DO NOT restrict water intake. Some conditions will get worse if they don't have enough water, and you could actually cause bladder and kidney infections if she doesn't get enough to drink. Good luck.

YES- you may suffer from something known as diabetis insipidus- which is a condition in which your levels of vasopressin are lower than normal. This causes your body to lose water more quickly than most people, and so you feel much thirstier than normal. Excessive thirst combined with very dilute urine are the hallmark symptoms- so get it checked out!

Probably not cause when I was 15 I didn't drink a lot but now at 19 I like to drink a lot of water now. It more or so is just what your body needs not your hormones.