Thirst occurs when your body is low in fluid which might cause too much taking of water and result to harmful effects been discussed in our previous post.
Your body needs water to function properly.
For example, water helps to regulate your
body temperature, lubricate your joints, and
remove waste from your body. Adequate daily
water intake is very important. Furthermore, it
is important to increase your usual water
intake when you are ill, exposed to hot
temperatures, or engaged in physical
activities.
However, if your thirst is stronger than usual
and continues even after you drink, seek
medical help immediately—especially if your
thirst is accompanied by blurred vision and
fatigue.
Causes of Excessive Thirst
It is normal to feel thirsty after eating salty or
spicy foods, or after engaging in strenuous
exercise or sporting events, especially when it
is hot. You may also feel thirsty when you
suffer from diarrhea, vomiting, burns, or a
significant loss of blood. Some prescription
medications also cause thirst.
Frequent excessive thirst and/or thirst that
won’t be quenched can be symptoms of
serious medical conditions, such as:
Dehydration: Dehydration occurs when you
lack the proper amount of fluids for your
body to function properly. Severe
dehydration is life threatening, especially
for infants and young children. Dehydration
can be caused by illness, profuse sweating,
too much urine output, vomiting, or
diarrhea.
Diabetes: Excessive thirst can be caused by
high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and is
often one of the first noticeable symptoms
of diabetes.
diabetes insipidus: With this form of
diabetes, your kidneys are unable to
conserve water, leading to excessive thirst.
dipsogenic diabetes insipidus: This
condition is due to a defect in the thirst
mechanism, causing excessive thirst and
excessive urine output.
heart, liver, or kidney failure
psychogenic polydipsia : This is a
psychiatric disorder that causes people to
drink too much.
Sepsis : This is a dangerous illness caused
by a severe reaction to bacteria or other
germs.
Anything too much isn't good. Everything should be moderate, you drink water too much? Wahala. You thirsty too much?. Wahala. Lol
"Moderacy should be found in all things"

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