Patient's question:
Hello, my little one (male) is now 15 months old. For the past two weeks, he has been drinking a lot of water, and last night he drank 3 bottles (240ml each). Actually, our food isn't salty at all. By the way, he had a cold a couple of days ago, but could that be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Children frequently drinking water may be due to childhood diabetes, because when children develop diabetes, it makes them feel thirsty and drink water more often. If a baby's blood sugar continues to rise, the baby may experience symptoms of polyuria. At this time, the child may become thirsty due to polyuria, leading to frequent drinking. If parents do not treat the baby in a timely manner, it may lead to imbalances in protein and fat breakdown, resulting in symptoms such as gradual weight loss and fatigue. Therefore, for the child's health, parents should take the child to the hospital for medical attention as soon as they notice the above symptoms.