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My 18 month old son driks excessive amounts of water, should i do diabetes test for him?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Excessive H2O-baby: Best to have baby checked by your doctor to see if there is a problem and to determine if any treatment is necessary.
Answered 10/4/2016
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18 month old: Please follow up with your pediatrician as soon as possible. Even if it is not diabetes it is unusual and should be addressed.
Answered 12/1/2014
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