Why do I feel like I have to drink a lot of water?

The urge to drink too much may be the result of a physical or emotional disease. Excessive thirst may be a symptom of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which may help in detecting diabetes. Excessive thirst is a common symptom. It is often the reaction to fluid loss during exercise or to eating salty foods.

What is it called when your always thirsty?

Polydipsia is the medical term for extreme thirst that a person cannot quench by drinking. It is not a disease but a symptom of certain health problems, such as diabetes.

Why do I keep drinking water and still feel thirsty?

Water straight from the tap has been stripped of its naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes. This imbalance in electrolytes can be a reason you are still feeling thirsty after drinking water. Staying properly hydrated is more than just drinking water. You should also be considering what’s in your water.

Do you really need to drink water all day?

“You need to be drinking water all day long, as opposed to only when you are thirsty. Your body will absorb more water over the course of the day, rather than at one shot!” “It can be helpful to keep track of the amount of water intake throughout the day to make sure you are taking in enough fluids,” Dr. Trentacosta says.

What should I do if I get sick from drinking water?

You should take medical help if you are felling sick during the drinking the water. If you will take water more than the limit of day. You must know that we should take approx 8 liter water in a day if you are taking more than 8 liter than its too good. But as you are saying you are felling sick.

Is it bad to drink a lot of water in one sitting?

If you drink a ton of water in one sitting, that won’t hydrate you as well as drinking often throughout the day. “When you are thirsty, you are already heading down the road to dehydration,” says Schreiber. “You need to be drinking water all day long, as opposed to only when you are thirsty.

What happens if you drink 5 litres of water a day?

5 litres of liquid is excessive and can lead to depletion of important minerals like potassium sodium, calcium and magnesium leading to electrolyte imbalances. Some people even develop a condition known as ‘water intoxication’. So try and be moderate with your liquid intake.