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Adipsia; Falta de sed; Ausencia de la sed
Es la falta de ganas de tomar líquidos, incluso cuando el cuerpo tiene poca agua o tiene una cantidad excesiva de sal.
El hecho de no tener sed en diversos momentos durante el día es normal si el cuerpo no necesita reponer líquidos. Sin embargo, un cambio rápido en la necesidad de líquidos debe ameritar una consulta con el médico.
A medida que las personas envejecen, son menos propensas a notar la sed y es posible que no tomen líquidos cuando se necesita.
Las causas de la ausencia de sed pueden deberse a:
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