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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 ... 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/m... 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
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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. ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Nephrogenic
(see Polyuria)
Central
Gestational diabetes insipidus (vasopressinase production)
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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... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Polydipsia
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Polydipsia
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Soraya Nasraty
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... 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... Causes ... 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.... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Polyuria (excessive urine volume) is usuallyassociated with polydipsia (excessive thirst). Principal Causes of Polyuria and Polydipsia Diabetesmellitus Diabetes insipidus Antidiuretichormone ... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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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... Pictures
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... Sogol Mostoufi-Moab, MD
Sheela N. Magge, MD
Diabetes Insipidus - BASICS
Diabetes Insipidus - description
Polyuria... Diabetes Insipidus - DIAGNOSIS ... Diabetes Insipidus - TREATMENT ... Diabetes Insipidus - FOLLOW UP ... Diabetes Insipidus - bibliography ... Diabetes Insipidus - CODES ... Diabetes Insipidus - FAQ
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