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A 51-year-old female asked:

I am 5'8 160 lb woman. my mouth always dry & thirsty i drink 11+ 24oz cups of water during workday. plus more at home is this problem?

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Dr. Jason Jaramillo
A Verified Doctoranswered
18 years experience
blood sugar test: Constant thirst is a symptom of diabetes. You should have your blood glucose tested. Go see your primary care doctor. If you need help finding a doctor i can help.
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Dr. Addagada Rao
General Surgery 58 years experience
Yes: Yes you could be diabetic , please see your doctor and make sure you are not , if you are take care and prevent complications of diabetes.
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Last updated Apr 12, 2020

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