Polydipsia
Polydipsia: Introduction
Polydipsia: This is where there is a chronic excessive thirst that is also accompanied by excessive fluid intake.
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Causes of Polydipsia:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Polydipsia.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Types of Polydipsia:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Polydipsia
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- GLYCOSURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- NOCTURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- [ read ]
- POLYURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- [ read ]
- POLYDIPSIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- [ read ]
- NOCTURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- POLYURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Nocturia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Polyuria
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Polydipsia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Polyuria
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Nocturia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Polyuria
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Polydipsia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Nocturia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Proteinuria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Polydipsia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Nocturia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Polyuria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Polydipsia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Proteinuria
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Nocturia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Polyuria
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- NOCTURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- POLYURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
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Misdiagnosis and Polydipsia
Is your child always hungry?: Type 1 Diabetes also known as Juvenile Diabetes appears during childhood or
adolescence and is a chronic condition which presents with vague symptoms such
as failure to gain weight in spite of a huge appetite. It occurs due to the
inability of the body to produce insulin. The presentation of the condition may
lead to a late diagnosis or a misdiagnosis. Once the child is diagnosed they
must carefully monitored for signs of complications such as hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia
and diabetic ketoacidosis. The treatment and food intake has to be managed
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Stories from Users for Polydipsia
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Causes of Polydipsia listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Polydipsia as a symptom include:
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causes of Polydipsia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Polydipsia:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Polydipsia as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Polydipsia
Definitions of Polydipsia:
Polydipsia: Excessive thirst that is relatively prolonged. [poly- + G. dipsa, thirst]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Urination of a large volume of urine with an increase in urinary frequency, commonly seen in diabetes.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Polydipsia:
The list of organs typically affected by Polydipsia may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Polydipsia
The list below shows some of the causes of Polydipsia mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Polydipsia
How Common are these Causes of Polydipsia?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Polydipsia.
Of the 44
causes of Polydipsia that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 2
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 43
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 44
causes of Polydipsia
Conditions listing symptoms: Polydipsia:
The following list of conditions
have 'Polydipsia' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Alsing syndrome
... polydipsiaG
Gitelman syndrome
... polydipsiaJ
Juvenile nephronophthisis
... polydipsiaM
Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus
... PolydipsiaP
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
... PolydipsiaProximal Renal Tubular Acidosis
... PolydipsiaV
Vasopressin-resistant diabetes insipidus
... Polydipsia
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Causes of Polydipsia Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Polydipsia based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Polydipsia?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Polydipsia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Polydipsia:
Urine output increased, Polyuria, Diuresis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Polydipsia:
Medical Conditions associated with Polydipsia:
Thirst (105 causes)
Symptoms related to Polydipsia:
Thirst (105 causes), Excessive urination (179 causes), Diabetes-like symptoms (183 causes), Diabetes insipidus (17 causes), Diabetes mellitus (183 causes), Stress, Anxiety (701 causes), Emotional shock, Hypothalamic lesions, Head injury (2 causes), Infections disease, Fever (1552 causes), Rigors, Dehydration (159 causes), Polyuria (179 causes)
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