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What Causes Excessive Thirst And Frequent Urination?

Hi
My mom's age is about 55 years. And she is feeling thirsty all the time and peeing and pooping frequently.
She have Diabetes and High BP. But she is on the medication from last 3-4 years.

Could you please let me know what can be the cause..

Thanks
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

The frequent urination may be related to elevated blood sugar readings or the presence of an urinary tract infection.

Urinary tract infections would normally be associated with additional symptoms such as discomfort on urination, urgency, change in colour or odour of the urine.

If none of these are present then infection is unlikely.

She needs to check her blood sugars to see if the levels are elevated and needs to consider visiting her doctor for an assessment.

I hope this helps
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What Causes Excessive Thirst And Frequent Urination?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic The frequent urination may be related to elevated blood sugar readings or the presence of an urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections would normally be associated with additional symptoms such as discomfort on urination, urgency, change in colour or odour of the urine. If none of these are present then infection is unlikely. She needs to check her blood sugars to see if the levels are elevated and needs to consider visiting her doctor for an assessment. I hope this helps