Always thirsty?

Question

I'm always thirsty, like non-stop. I'll down and entire half gallon of orange juice and still be thirsty. The only thing that seems to temporarily cure this for 20 min or so is soda. Other than that, nothing helps. Is this bad or is it just natural for a 16 year old male?

Answer 1

You should have a complete Physical- & tell the Doctor about this Problem... Constant Thirst is a "warning sign..." -that something isn't "right".  Delay it for TOO long- & it could be the LEAST of Your Problems!  :0

Answer 2

You should have your sugar checked. When someone is constantly thirsty and cannot quench it, it can sometimes mean that they have a sugar problem. It can also depend on what you are doing prior to your thirst problem such as physical activity, this could obviously be related to the problem especially if you are an active 16 year old.

Answer 3

Geez buddy, stress and diet can do some wicked things to our bodies if we let it.

It is possible that you are suffering from a Vitamin B6 deficiency ~ this will produce terrible dry mouth which cannot be resolved no matter how much water you drink, night time muscle spasms, leg cramps, excessive urination, nausea and vomiting, numbness and tingling and prickling sensations in the outer extremities ................. vitamin B6 is needed for the effective assimilation of Vitamin B12 so if you are deficient in B6 (pyridoxine) then you will also be displaying symptoms of vitamin B12 (cycoanobalamin) deficiency ie: headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness, inability to think clearly,excessive sweating, chest pains and heart palpitations, depression, constipation and insomnia........... vitamin B12 is needed for effective iron assimilation, so if you are deficient in B12 then you would also be displaying symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia ie: fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells and fainting and loss of balance and paleness of skin. A quick way to check if you are iron deficient is to pull down the bottom lid of your eyelids and check the color. If it is red or dark pink then you are healthy but if it is pale and pasty white looking then you are more than likely iron deficient.

Eat more foods rich in Vitamin B12 ie: organ meats such as lambs fry and kidneys, skimmed milks and cheeses, fish and eggs.

Eat more foods rich in vitamin B6 ie; wheat bran, wheat germ, liver, fish, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstrap molasses, unmilled rice, oats and eggs.

Eat more foods rich in iron ie: Pork, beef, liver, red meat, clams, dried peaches, farina, egg yolks, oysters, nuts, beans, asparagus, molasses and oatmeal.

Iron assimilates more effectively when consumed with foods rich in vitamin C ie; citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges, tomatoes and potatoes, leafy green vegies and red and green peppers.

If you are lactose intolerant or vegetarian then it is really important that you supplement your diet with a multi B complex tablet on a daily basis.

Things that could be robbing you of your precious B complex of vitamins are :- eating too much protein, alcohol, eating too much tinned food, antiobiotics, antidepressants, penicillin, prednisone and aspirin, diuretics and laxatives will rob you of your B complex of vitamins and vitamin C.

Also, try to cut back on drinks such as caffeine, tea, sodas and soft drinks as they are all B complex thieves........ as well as being great at dehydrating you.

Take a multi B complex tablet including all the B's ie: B1, B2 B3, B5, B6 and B12 as they work best synergistically (together). Don't buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually but rather as a whole group unless a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath instructs you to.

The B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning.

The B complex of vitamins is a water soluble complex and as such our bodies can neither store or produce them. Therefore we need to ingest them on a daily basis or suffer the consequences as you unfortunately are.........

When you take your daily supplement bear in mind that B12 (part of that complex) needs enough calcium and vitamin D in your body to be effectively assimilated.... cold water fishes such as tuna and salmon are rich in both... These cold water fishes are also a rich source of magnesium (known as the antistress mineral) which is probably another thing you may need to focus on as well ~ your stress levels.... stress could also be depleting your B vitamins. Quite a handfull of information here ........ sorry it's a bit long winded but you need to know all this.

Other foods rich in calcium are ~  tofu, sardines, dried beans, kale, broccoli, collard greens, leafy greens.

Getting enough vitamin D on a daily basis can be as simple as getting 10 - 15 minutes of safe sun exposure daily... vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin.

When our bodies are placed under added stress such as sickness, relationship dramas, new job, school studies or just daily life really, the B complex of vitamins are usually the first group to get used up and we therefore need to adjust our intake accordingly.

When you are getting any stress related symptoms or any of the above mentioned symptoms simply take another B tablet. As they are water soluble our bodies will simply excrete any excess in our urine.

Drink loads of fresh filtered water too as the happiest and healthiest body will always be the most hydrated one.

Symptoms of dehydration are ~ puffy bags and dark circles under your eyes, headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness, inability to think clearly, digestive troubles such as constipation, bloating and cramping.

We need at least 2 litres of water per day just to maintain aspiration (to breathe)!! so drink up buddy, maybe that's why you're so breathless ♥

I sincerely wish you the best of health & vitality buddy♥

i hope this info helps you a bit mate ♥

CHEERS

♥

Answer 4

Try drinking water.

Answer 5

water is the best solution. soda generally has sodium (read:salt) in it, which ultimately will just make you thirstier than before. just keep downing water and eventually the thirst will go away. technically, when you feel thirsty, you're already in the beginning stages of dehydration, so water is always the best solution when you already feel thirsty.

if the thirst doesn't go away, you need to see your doctor... dehydration can develop into a serious issue!

Answer 6

In a word....Diabetes...Get checked....NOW...

Answer 7

You should stop drinking sodas and juices couse they just make you mkore thirsty later, try drinking WATER! Tee and watrer are he only liquids that can rehidrate youir body... Don't eat salty stuff... And remember, the colder the water is, the less thirsty you will be!

Ask a doctor aboout is it siriopu, but since you are 16 (same here) I'd say hormons are working... Baya!

Answer 8

Constant thirst could be simply caused by your being dehydrated.

How much water/fluids do you drink in a day?

Try drinking water, tea and lemonade throughout the day and see if this helps.

Have you ever had your blood sugar checked?

Constant thirst can also be a sign of diabetes.