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  2. Polydipsia - Wikipedia

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    Polydipsia is excessive thirst or excess drinking. [1] The word derives from Greek πολυδίψιος (poludípsios) 'very thirsty', [2] which is derived from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) 'much, many' and δίψα (dípsa) 'thirst'. Polydipsia is a nonspecific symptom in various medical disorders.

  3. Thirst - Wikipedia

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    Thirst (1886), by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Thirst is the craving for potable fluids, resulting in the basic instinct of animals to drink. It is an essential mechanism involved in fluid balance. [1] It arises from a lack of fluids or an increase in the concentration of certain osmolites, such as sodium.

  4. Adipsia - Wikipedia

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    Adipsia, also known as hypodipsia, is a symptom of inappropriately decreased or absent feelings of thirst. [1] [2] It involves an increased osmolality or concentration of solute in the urine, which stimulates secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the hypothalamus to the kidneys. This causes the person to retain water and ultimately ...

  5. The #1 Thing You Should Do Before a Big Meal to Prevent ...

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    Thirst can be mistaken for hunger pangs,” says Balls. “Dehydration symptoms include headache, fatigue, lightheadedness and difficulty concentrating, all of which resemble hunger symptoms

  6. 5 must-try Thirsty Thursday drinks - AOL

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    This cucumber and honeydew agua fresca is super easy to make, and it only requires a few ingredients. Blend one up at home if you're craving a different and refreshing take on green juice.

  7. Hunger (physiology) - Wikipedia

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    Similarly, thirst is the craving for water. [33] A concept of food noise or food chatter has gotten more attention in the early 2020s since the advent of antiobesity indications for a class of medications called GLP1 agonists (such as semaglutide). Food noise is a mental preoccupation with food in general (as opposed to one specific food) that ...

  8. 6 Healthy Reasons to Finally Try Dry January In 2025 - AOL

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    Less PMS, fewer hot flashes. “Dry January can really make a difference in hormone health,” says Bhatia. “Alcohol can impact levels of estrogen and other hormones, so drinking can trigger hot ...

  9. Water intoxication - Wikipedia

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    Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, hyperhydration, overhydration, or water toxemia, is a potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that can result when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside safe limits by excessive water intake.