Always feel like drinking water during or after meals

Generally, feeling thirsty during or after meals may be caused by factors such as overly salty food, indigestion, diabetes, and others. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Overly Salty Food

Foods that are too salty can irritate the mouth and throat, causing dryness and triggering a sensation of thirst. This is a normal physiological response and does not require special treatment. It is recommended to drink more water.

2. Indigestion

Eating excessive amounts of food at once may lead to inadequate digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in stomach discomfort, dry mouth, thirst, and other symptoms. It is recommended that patients take medications such as compound lactase capsules or Bacillus subtilis bichimeric live bacteria granules under medical guidance, and avoid overeating in a single meal.

3. Diabetes

Insufficient insulin secretion or abnormal insulin function leads to elevated blood glucose levels, causing symptoms such as thirst and increased hunger. Patients should use medications such as insulin glargine injection or insulin aspart injection under medical supervision, while also controlling their sugar intake.

Besides the three causes mentioned above, other possible causes include internal heat ("shanghuo"), diabetes insipidus, yin deficiency with hyperactivity of fire, etc. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.