Absence of Thirst
Absence of thirst, or adipsia, is an uncommon symptom. A reduced thirst is called hypodipsia, also uncommon. Disorders leading to the apparent rejection of fluids are more likely, such as painful swallow or nausea. Also more common is the opposite
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Causes
True disorders of the thirst mechanism are rare. More likely are disorders that give the appearance of reduced or absent
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- Reduced Thirst: A reduced thirst, or hypodipsia, is an uncommon symptom. True hypodipsia, or adipsia (total absence of thirst), are caused by
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