Thirst is a signal that the body is short of water. Many people will start to drink a lot of water when they are thirsty. In fact, they usually need to replenish water. Some people still drink water when they are thirsty, but they still You will feel thirsty. This may be an abnormal phenomenon caused by some diseases. So what is the reason for frequent thirst? Why am I still thirsty after drinking a lot of water?

1. Reasons why you are still thirsty after drinking water

(1) Diabetes

If we always feel thirsty and have other symptoms at the same time, such as multiple If you have urination, fatigue, or weight loss, you may have diabetes.

Diabetes is caused by defects in the secretion and/or action of insulin, which causes too much glucose to accumulate in the blood. Too high a concentration of glucose in the blood means the kidneys need to produce more urine to get rid of the glucose. At this time, the brain will tell us to drink more water to make up for the lost water, and we will feel thirsty.

(2) Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus is caused by the lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or the insensitivity of the kidneys to ADH, resulting in dysfunction of the renal tubules in reabsorbing water, thus Causes symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, and polydipsia.

(3) Dry mouth

When some people think they are thirsty, they actually have dry mouth. Dry mouth is not the same as thirst. Dry mouth may be caused by emotional anxiety, certain drugs, certain diseases such as Sj?gren's syndrome, nerve damage in the head and neck, and smoking.

In addition, other causes such as sickle cell anemia, psychotic polydipsia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and drug treatments (such as certain antipsychotics and diuretics) may also lead to more severe oral disease. thirsty.

2. How to judge whether the body is dehydrated

To determine whether our body is dehydrated, we can refer to these 10 signals sent by the body:

1. Oral cavity Dryness and swelling of tongue;

2. Dark yellow urine;

3. Constipation;

4. Lack of skin elasticity;

5. Heart palpitations;

6. Muscle spasms;

7. Dizziness;

8. Fatigue;

9. No tears ;

10. Feeling overheated.

When you drink enough water, you won’t feel thirsty, your eyelids will be plump and shiny, and your urine will become clear.

3. How to solve the thirst problem

Under normal circumstances, people who suffer from hot weather, heavy physical labor or a lot of exercise, excessive sweating caused by high fever, or vomiting, diarrhea, burns, Thirst caused by severe lack of water in the body due to blood loss, overly salty or spicy food, etc., you should increase the amount of water you drink appropriately.

If it is persistent and excessive thirst, it is necessary to consider whether it is caused by certain diseases. When drinking more water does not solve your thirst problem, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Some suggestions for drinking water correctly:

1. Drink water proactively

Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. This is because when you feel thirsty When you are thirsty, your body has lost at least 1% of its water content, and the thirst center has already sent out a distress signal.

If you are afraid that you will be too busy and forget to drink water, you can take a cup with you for drinking water when you go out. Keep a few extra cups at home or in the office, and drink some when you see them.

2. Drink small amounts of water multiple times

Drink water in small amounts and multiple times, about 200 ml (1 cup) each time, to avoid affecting digestion due to excessive drinking of water at one time Or increase the burden on the heart and kidneys.

3. Be careful about the time you drink water

Drinking water should be allocated to any time of the day. It is better to drink water regularly.

You can drink a glass of water on an empty stomach after getting up in the morning. Although you may not necessarily feel thirsty, you will lose a lot of water due to invisible sweating and urine secretion while sleeping. Drinking water after getting up can reduce blood viscosity and increase blood viscosity. Circulating blood volume.

Similarly, drinking a glass of water before going to bed can also help prevent the increase in blood viscosity at night.

4. It is best to choose boiled water

It is best to choose boiled water to drink water. Try not to choose alcoholic drinks and high-sugar drinks, because they will cause the body to lose more water, and do not Be superstitious about various "conceptual waters".

Of course, after strenuous exercise or heavy sweating, you can choose some sports drinks containing electrolytes to replenish lost sodium, potassium and other minerals at the same time.

5. Drink enough water every day

The Chinese Nutrition Society recommended in the "Reference Intake of Dietary Nutrients for Chinese Residents" released in 2014:

For For adults under mild climate conditions and light physical activity, in addition to normal dietary intake of water, the average adult woman should drink at least 1500 ml of water alone (about 7 to 8 cups) every day, and the average adult man should drink at least 1700 ml of water alone every day. (About 8~9 cups). If you are under high temperature or strenuous physical labor conditions, you should increase the amount of water you drink.

4. How should pregnant women drink water?

1. How much water should pregnant women drink every day?

Usually, the daily intake of water for adults should not be less than 2,000 ml (equivalent to 8-10 cups of water). Pregnant women must drink enough water every day to replenish the mother's body. However, if too much water is taken in and it is difficult to discharge, the excess water will accumulate in the body, which will cause or aggravate edema. Generally speaking, the correct way for pregnant women to drink water is: the daily intake of water in early pregnancy is 1,000 to 1

500 ml. Drink water every 2 hours, 8 times a day. In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is best to control it within 1000 ml to avoid aggravating edema.

2. Benefits of drinking water for pregnant women

Water is very important for a healthy pregnancy. During pregnancy, drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to facilitate the discharge of body waste and remove toxins from the body. And drinking more water can prevent bladder infections, improve constipation, and help prevent hemorrhoids. Drinking enough water can prevent dehydration, which is especially important in the third trimester of pregnancy, because dehydration can cause contractions and lead to premature labor.

3. How should pregnant women drink water?

Pregnant women can drink water according to the following plan: drink a glass of water after getting up in the morning, a glass around 10 a.m., and a glass of water 1 hour after lunch. , one cup at 4 p.m., one cup an hour after dinner, and another cup before going to bed. This will prevent pregnant mothers from dehydration 24 hours a day.

Of course, this is just a reference. The amount of water a pregnant mother should drink should be increased or decreased according to various factors such as her activity level, weight, season, changes in geographical environment, etc.