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I suffer from less thirst issue, i don't know whether this is indeed an issue or not but everytime i have been to doctor for anything they tell me to drink more water. why should i force my body to drink more water when i just don't need it at all?

Q: i suffer from less thirst issue, i don't know whether this is indeed an issue or not but everytime i have been to doctor for anything they tell me to drink more water. why should i force my body to drink more water when i just don't need it at all?

: You need to drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless. As you mention, your thirst center may not be fully responsive to your water needs.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You need to drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless. As you mention, your thirst center may not be fully responsive to your water needs.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/16/2022

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A member asked:

I suffer from less thirst issue, i don't know whether this is indeed an issue or not but everytime i have been to doctor for anything they tell me to drink more water. why should i force my body to drink more water when i just don't need it at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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