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What Causes Excessive Thirst And Frequent Urination?

Hi, I m trying to figure the cause of a few symptoms I experience: I have a parched mouth and am always thirsty and go to the bathroom frequently. I poor circulation to my hands and feet- they ll be dry or cold and clammy. I often feel like I have low energy and have struggled with depression. I was a college athlete, am young fit and reasonably healthy. Should I see a doctor for these?
Fri, 13 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Based on your description of symptoms, I would suggest that you need to rule out diabetes first.

Kindly get your blood checked up for the following:

1. Fasting plasma glucose - 8 to 10 hours of overnight fast.
2. Post-prandial plasma glucose - 1.5 - 2 hours after having breakfast.
3. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Kindly consult Physician with report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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What Causes Excessive Thirst And Frequent Urination?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Based on your description of symptoms, I would suggest that you need to rule out diabetes first. Kindly get your blood checked up for the following: 1. Fasting plasma glucose - 8 to 10 hours of overnight fast. 2. Post-prandial plasma glucose - 1.5 - 2 hours after having breakfast. 3. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Kindly consult Physician with report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.