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Is there a history of drug ingestion? Diuretics and arsenic poisoning are among the many causes of excessive thirst.
Is there associated polyphagia and weight loss? The presence of these symptoms would suggest diabetes mellitus and ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Polydipsia is fluid drinking in excess of 2 L/m2/day. In normal older children, water intake must surpass 10 L/m2/day to cause hyponatremia. In contrast, neonates and... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Excessive thirst is best analyzed by the application of physiology. Increased desire for water may be due to a decreased intake, as in prolonged abstinence, vomiting of pyloric stenosis and intestinal obstruction, and diarrhea of any cause. Poor transport of
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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... Nephrogenic
(see Polyuria)
Central
Gestational diabetes insipidus (vasopressinase production)
Iatrogenic
Surgery (hypophysectomy)
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... Diabetes insipidus (also called pituitary diabetes insipidus) is a disorder of water metabolism resulting from a deficiency of circulating vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone [ADH]). It’s characterized by excessive fluid intake and hypotonic... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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Polydipsia is a symptom that can be attributed to medical or psychogenic causes and has a prevalence of 3% to 39% among chronic psychiatric inpatients (1). It is a common symptom in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) (Chapter 14.1)... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... A disorder of water metabolism, diabetes insipidus results from a deficiency of circulating vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone) or from renal resistance to this hormone. Pituitary diabetes insipidus is caused by deficiency of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr virus [EBV], benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, and “Yuppie flu” — is typically marked by debilitating... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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...Polyuria (excessive urine volume) is usuallyassociated with polydipsia (excessive thirst). Principal Causes of Polyuria and Polydipsia Diabetesmellitus Diabetes insipidus Antidiuretichormone deficiency (central diabetes ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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Excessive thirst is best analyzed by the application of
physiology. Increased desire for water may be due to a
decreased intake, as in prolonged abstinence, vomiting of pyloric
stenosis and intestinal obstruction, and... Pictures
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... Sogol Mostoufi-Moab, MD
Sheela N. Magge, MD
Diabetes Insipidus - BASICS
Diabetes Insipidus - description
Polyuria and polydipsia caused by inability to produce or respond to antidiuretic hormone (ADH); also called arginine... Diabetes Insipidus - DIAGNOSIS ... Diabetes Insipidus - TREATMENT ... Diabetes Insipidus - FOLLOW UP ... Diabetes Insipidus - bibliography ... Diabetes Insipidus - CODES ... Diabetes Insipidus - FAQ
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