THIRST

The body regulates its water balance by the amount of urination and thirst. Thirst indicates that the body needs more fluid, because the salt concentration increased in the body or the fluid volume has decreased. In rare cases, excessive thirst also be the signs of serious disease (e.g. diabetes). Old people often lose their natural sense of thirst. Care must be taken that won at least 1.5 liters per day are consumed.

Common causes:
* Heavy sweating.
* Salty foods.
* Diabetes (diabetes).
* Diarrhea or vomiting.
* Fever.
* After high alcohol consumption.
* Endocrine disorders.
* Kidney disease.
* Extensive injuries, high blood loss, burns.
* Dry mouth.

What can you do?
Drink plenty of fluids (E.g. mineral water, still water, herbal teas). Replace if heavy sweating and the lost minerals (e.g., apple juice after exercise is mixed with mineral water rates).

When you need a doctor?
* If you have any explanation for the thirst.
* If there are other symptoms such as fatigue or adding large amounts of urine and urinary frequency.

What your doctor can do?
Determining the serious illness, the cause of the thirst sensation.

Prevention:
In the event of extreme heat, strenuous activity, fever, diarrhea or vomiting sufficiently liquid.