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Excessive Thirst

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Excessive Thirst Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have excessive thirst and any of the following:

Increased urination
Increased hunger
Difficulty breathing
Excessive thirst for more than 1 week

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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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