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Increase need to urine
Frequent urge to pee
Thirsty due to dry mouth
Excessive frequency of using the bathroom
Unstoppable urge to pee
Feeling overwhelmed by stress
Pass urine excessively at night
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What is Psychogenic Polydipsia?
Excessive water drinking, even when the body has enough water. Causes include stress, anxiety, and mental health conditions like schizophrenia.
Typical Symptoms of Psychogenic Polydipsia
Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago
Frequent urination
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Dry Mouth
Mental stress or physical exhaustion
Feeling down
Difficulty holding urine, leak urine
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Psychogenic Polydipsia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you felt urge to pass urine again, within 2 hours after using the bathroom?
Are you urinating more frequently than usual?
Do you have sudden, strong urges to rush to the toilet to urinate?
Do you have dry mouth?
Are you mentally stressed or physically exhausted?
Treatmentof Psychogenic Polydipsia
Treatment depends on severity and involves behavior modification and sometimes medication. Steps include coping techniques to limit water intake, such as small sips, ice cubes, and monitoring daily water consumption. Treating causes like stress or anxiety is also important.
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References
Havens TH, Innamorato G, Nemec EC 2nd. Non-antipsychotic pharmacotherapy of psychogenic polydipsia: A systematic review. J Psychosom Res. 2021 Nov 20;152:110674. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110674. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34856427.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399921003196?via%3Dihub
Kohli A, Verma S Jr, Sharma A Jr. Psychogenic polydipsia. Indian J Psychiatry. 2011 Apr;53(2):166-7. doi: 10.4103/0019-5545.82554. PMID: 21772654; PMCID: PMC3136024.
https://journals.lww.com/indianjpsychiatry/Fulltext/2011/53020/Psychogenic_Polydipsia.16.aspx
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Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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