Thirst is a sensation felt when your body is beginning to feel the effects of dehydration. According to MedlinePlus, excessive thirst may be a sign of diabetes or hyperglycemia. Thirst is common after exercise, because much of your body's water stores are lost through perspiration. Thirst may also be increased during times of diarrhea, blood loss or vomiting. Normally, thirst is just your body's way of signaling that it needs water and should not be a health concern.
Step 1
Drink water. Generally speaking, thirst is caused by mild dehydration in the body, and simply consuming water will solve the problem.
Step 2
Avoid salt and foods high in sodium. Foods that are salty or high in sodium, such as deli meats or canned soups, cause your body to crave water and therefore increase thirst.
Step 3
Choose foods that are not spicy. Foods that are spicy may create a burning sensation in your mouth and an increased urge to wash out your mouth and dilute the food. Avoiding spicy food will decrease your immediate need to drink water.
Step 4
Stop drinking caffeinated beverages. These drinks include soda, tea and coffee. Caffeine acts as a diuretic in the body, meaning that it elevates the rate of urination. Losing fluids through urination will cause your body to increase its immediate need for liquid and increase thirst.
Step 5
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol is a dehydrating beverage. When alcohol is consumed, every ounce of alcoholic beverage needs to be matched with an ounce of water to prevent any dehydration. Avoiding alcohol will decrease the need to consume excess fluids.
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