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Feeling thirsty more often
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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Bad habit. You will suffer gut health problems.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid frid and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Deepanshu Sharma
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Lucknow
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."
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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