Psychogenic Polydipsia Quiz
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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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Urine urgency
Frequent urination
Feeling stressed
I am peeing again within in 2 hours
My mouth is dry
Pee frequently
Urgent urination
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- Thirsty due to dry mouth
- Lips are dry
- Increase need to urine
- Dry tongue
- Unstoppable urge to pee
- Feeling overwhelmed by stress
- My mouth feels excessively dry
- Frequent urge to pee
- I want to urinate suddenly
- No saliva
- Mental stress
- An immediate urge to urinate
- Excessive frequency of using the bathroom
- Feeling an urgent need to use the toilet
- Physical effects of stress
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat 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
- Dry Mouth
- Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
- Frequent urination
- Mental stress or physical exhaustion
- Feeling down
- Difficulty in walking
- Waking up at least twice a night to pass urine
Diagnostic Questions for 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?
- Do you have dry mouth?
- Do you have sudden, strong urges to rush to the toilet to urinate?
- Are you urinating more frequently than usual?
- Are you mentally stressed or physically exhausted?
Treatment of 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%3DihubKohli 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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Reviewed By:
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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