Psychogenic polydipsia

Chronic excessive intake of water; it may be from an organic cause, such as the dehydration of diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, or a reaction to medication, or from a psychological cause. When untreated it can lead to water intoxication.

Disease Alternative Name

polydipsia

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Dr. Vinith Velmurugan

A 67-old-lady presents a week after a recent episode of Campylobacter gastroenteritis with increased thirst and passing urine. She estimates that she drinks 9-10 glasses of water or tea a day which is twice what she would normally have. In ...See More

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Dr. Ila Jain

Pathology

A 26-year-old man presents with increased thirst, urinary frequency, and nocturia over the past several months. Physical examination is unremarkable. Twenty-four-hour urine osmolarity is < 300 mOsm/L. A fluid deprivation test does not resul...See More

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Dr. Jai Malik

Colon & Rectal Surgery (Ayurveda)

a female age 24 having polyuria ...and polydipsia... blood sugar normal,urine sugar negative.. is it psychogenic polydipsia or dibetic insipidus ...can we suggest water deprivation test or fluid intake and out measurement .plz suggest diag...See More

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