While psychogenic polydipsia is generally not found outside the population of serious mental disorders, there is some anecdotal evidence of a milder form ( typically called'habit polydipsia'or'habit drinking') that can be found in the absence of psychosis or other mental conditions.
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While psychogenic polydipsia is generally not found outside the population of serious mental disorders, there is some anecdotal evidence of a milder form ( typically called'habit polydipsia'or'habit drinking') that can be found in the absence of psychosis or other mental conditions.
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This tumor causes excessive production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex which leads to the classic signs of alopecia ( hair loss ), polyuria ( excessive urination ), polydipsia ( excessive water drinking ), and a pot-bellied appearance of the abdomen due to muscle break down.
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Whilst diabetes insipidus usually occurs with polydipsia, it can also rarely occur not only in the absence of polydipsia but in the presence of its opposite, adipsia ( or hypodipsia ) . " Adipsic diabetes insipidus " is recognised as a marked absence of thirst even in response to hyperosmolality.
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Whilst diabetes insipidus usually occurs with polydipsia, it can also rarely occur not only in the absence of polydipsia but in the presence of its opposite, adipsia ( or hypodipsia ) . " Adipsic diabetes insipidus " is recognised as a marked absence of thirst even in response to hyperosmolality.
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Other side effects of osaterone acetate include diminished sperm quality ( for up to 6 weeks post-treatment ), transient elevation of liver enzymes ( caution should be observed with known liver disease ), vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria / polydipsia, lethargy, and hyperplasia of the mammary glands.
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The distinction is made during the water deprivation test, as some degree of urinary concentration above isosmolar is usually obtained before the patient becomes dehydrated . " However, prior to a water deprivation test, consideration should be given to a psychiatric consult to see whether it is possible to rule out psychogenic polydipsia or habit polydipsia.
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The distinction is made during the water deprivation test, as some degree of urinary concentration above isosmolar is usually obtained before the patient becomes dehydrated . " However, prior to a water deprivation test, consideration should be given to a psychiatric consult to see whether it is possible to rule out psychogenic polydipsia or habit polydipsia.
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The concentrations of electrolytes in the blood are closely linked to fluid balance, so any action or problem involving fluid intake or output ( such as polydipsia, polyuria, diarrhea, heat exhaustion, starting or changing doses of diuretics, and others ) can require management of electrolytes, whether through self-care in mild cases or with help from health professionals in moderate or severe cases.
