Patient's question:
Hello, my little one (male) is now 15 months old. Lately, for some reason, he has been drinking a lot of water. 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 this be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Children frequently drinking water may be caused by childhood diabetes. Because when children develop diabetes, it will make 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 of water. If parents do not treat the baby in time, it may lead to imbalances in protein and fat breakdown in the child, resulting in symptoms such as gradual weight loss and fatigue. Therefore, for the health of the child, parents should take the child to the hospital for medical attention as soon as they notice the above symptoms.