Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst or compulsive water drinking. Drinking enormous amounts of water is a sign of polydipsia. (Photo credit: NanoStockk/Getty Images) Drinking plenty of ...

Polydipsia is the medical term used for excessive thirst. This extreme thirst persists despite drinking extra fluids. It’s often associated with chronic medical conditions that cause excess fluid loss ...

The “three Ps” of diabetes are polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. Respectively, these terms refer to increases in thirst, urination, and appetite. The three Ps of diabetes are the most common ...

Everyone gets thirsty, but feeling the need to drink water constantly — even after hydrating — may be a sign of polydipsia, a medical term for excessive thirst. While it’s normal to crave fluids after ...