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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is psychogenic polydipsia?
Excessive drinking of water, even though the body already has enough water. Causes include stress, anxiety and psychological conditions like schizophrenia.
Symptoms of psychogenic polydipsia
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Frequent urination
Questions your doctor may ask to check for psychogenic polydipsia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose psychogenic polydipsia
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Have you been passing urine more often?
Treatment for psychogenic polydipsia
Treatment depends on severity, and consists of modifying behavior and taking medicines. Steps include coping techniques to limit water intake e.g. small sips, ice cubes, and monitoring of total water for the day. Treatment of causes like stress or anxiety is also needed.
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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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