Question
Why do I often feel thirsty when I wake up in the morning? Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night feeling thirsty as well. During this period, I often feel thirsty and my lips are dry upon waking up in the morning, and occasionally I get up to urinate at night. Sometimes during the day, I also feel thirsty. This has never happened to me before.
Answer
Feeling thirsty upon waking up in the morning, or even during the night, can be attributed to a dry environment or insufficient water intake. It could also be a symptom of a pathological condition, such as diabetes. It is advisable to consult a hospital for a detailed examination to determine the situation. First, increase your water intake, maintain humidity in your environment, and go to the hospital for fasting blood glucose, two-hour postprandial blood glucose, and glycated hemoglobin tests, as well as routine blood tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and urine routine tests for confirmation.