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There is a correlation between severe TBI and Diabetes Insipidus not Diabetes mellitus and when it occurs it is typically right after the event often temporary
I should add that my friend was also in her 20s when she developed diabetes insipidus, and she was not overweight. I don't think she had a TBI though. There is no explanation for why she got it; some people just do.
... overhydration, or drinking too much water, is also a potentially deadly condition. It can throw off the balance between water and sodium in your blood. Overhydration: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Honestly, I am becoming concerned about my excessive thirst; indeed, I have to drink about one liter of water every hour (that I'm awake) in order to avoid becoming dehydrated.
For the record, I am 24-year-old and a 210 pound (albeit with most of it being fat rather than muscle) male.
Anyway, is this normal or is this symptomatic of some kind of deeper and more serious problem?
Also, for the record, I would like to point out that I certainly know when exactly my body gets dehydrated; indeed, a month ago or so, I literally almost fainted as a result of dehydration and felt much better after I drank a couple of liters of water (albeit at a relatively slow pace in order to avoid filling my body with all of that water in a single minute or two).
Anyway, any thoughts on this?
seems pretty obsessive to me: you may have just gotten in such a habit or drinking water you body has started craving it. My husband drinks a lot, so does daughter. Not that much though. In case of hubby, the doctor, about 10 years ago recommended he drink more, now he craves it.
On the other hand, if I were you I would certainly talk to your doctor about this. There could be a health issue there. Diabetes comes to mind first.
You didn't mention the second part. Diabetes symptoms almost always include frequent urination and naturally if you drink that much that would happen but the peeing happens even when you don't drink a lot.
As many others have said, this most certainly sounds like some form of diabetes (I am one). Before I was diagnosed I had excessive thirst all the time. But in my case I wanted salty foods and had to wash down with diluted juice. It was just ongoing. I am ok now, no more excessive thirst.
I would worry about your electrolyte balance with all that drinking/urinating. Unbalanced electrolytes will start causing serious health problems. It took me years to get mine balanced again.
20 LITRES a day? Wow. Are you up and active at least 20 hours a day? If so, why? Most people sleep more than 4 hours.
I agree - see a doctor ASAP. You are probably doing yourself a LOT of harm even if you are not outwardly ill yet.
Do you take medications of any sort? In particular are you on anything for schizophrenia? Some medications can cause extreme thirst I believe. If you are on any medications, look up their side effects.
Do you sweat a lot? Are you having to go to the bathroom constantly? In other words, is what is going in, also coming out in relatively equal measures or are you retaining fluids?
Just things to think about .. but get to the doctor for a real assessment. And be completely honest with the doctor about everything.
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