Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. Lately, I've noticed some abnormalities in him. He used to drink very little water, but now he needs to drink water before going to school during the day and also complains of thirst before going to bed at night. I went to the school to ask the teacher, and the teacher said that my son often goes to the toilet and goes several times a day. Could he have diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Clinical symptoms of diabetes in typical cases: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, etc., known as the "three more, one less" symptoms. After the onset of complications, symptoms such as blurred vision, edema, generalized itching, numbness and pain in the limbs, constipation or diarrhea may occur. Acute complications may manifest as confusion, delirium, etc.