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What Do You Call a Person Who Drinks Too Much Water?

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While drinking enough water is crucial for health, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. The medical term for excessive thirst or compulsive water drinking is polydipsia, which is a symptom rather than a disease in itself. A person who drinks too much water may be called polydipsic, and in some cases, may be dealing with a psychological condition known as psychogenic polydipsia.