Victor Velez and Gwen Owens, two former hosts of the QVC network, say in their lawsuit that the network relegates its black and Hispanic hosts to late-night programs that have fewer viewers, and therefore lower sales.
Polydipsia is a non-medical symptom in which the patient displays excessive thirst. The word derives from the Greek ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÎ´Î¹ÏÎ¯Î±, which is derived from ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÏ + Î´Î¯ÏÎ±. An etymologically related term is dipsomaniac, meaning an alcoholic.
Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids. Drinking lots of water is healthy in most cases. But the urge to drink too much may be the result of a physical or emotional disease. Excessive thirst may be a symptom of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It can be an important clue in detecting diabetes. Excessive thirst is a common symptom. It is often the reaction to fluid loss during exercise or to eating salty foods.