thirst

Yes.

Another useful word is thirsty.

Thirsty means wanting a drink.

That is a basic but important word.

Yes.

Another phrase is, water helps me feel better.

Quick check, David.

Thirsty means wanting a drink, right?

When this happens, your thirst center is turned on.

You're immediately wanting to drink more fluids.

Thirsty is kind of standard.

Oh, Samantha, thank you so much.

I watch you.

Dyspnea is the alert signal for inadequate ventilation or air hunger.

Thirst is the alert signal for disrupted water balance.

Hunger is the alert signal for inadequate nutrient intake.

Nausea is the alert signal associated with toxin exposure or harmful substances within the GI tract.

Pain signals tissue injury.

Nausea signals toxin exposure or GI threat.

Thirst signals disrupted water balance.

Hunger signals inadequate nutrient intake, and drowsiness or exhaustion signals accumulating sleep debt.