Excessive Thirst (Polydipsia): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of polydipsia (excessive thirst).

Family history

Social history

Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • How long have you been suffering from increased thirst?
  • How many liters do you drink on average per day in the process?
  • Do you always drink a lot, or only in certain situations, such as after drinking alcohol?
  • Do you have to urinate more often?
  • What does the urine look like? Concentrated? Does he smell changed?
  • Do you need to change clothes during the night?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Have you unintentionally lost body weight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
  • Do you eat a balanced diet?
  • Do you like to drink coffee, black and green tea? If so, how many cups per day?
  • Do you drink other or additional caffeinated beverages? If so, how much of each?
  • Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?

Self history incl. medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions (metabolic diseases, infections, kidney disease).
  • Operations
  • Allergies

Medication history