psychogenic Polydipsia
psychogenic Polydipsia Causes
Psychogenic polydipsia is observed in mentally impaired and developmentally disabled patients. It is also a result of schizophrenia.
psychogenic Polydipsia Definition
Psychogenic polydypsia is a kind of psychological disorder characterized by abusive water consumption. Because of this the patient's antiduretic hormones are reduced and urine will have low electrolyte concentration.
psychogenic Polydipsia Diagnosis
Patients with psychogenic polydipsia are diagnosed with large ventricles and small cortex on MRI. The disorder can also be observed under careful restrictive monitoring. Patients are also known to consume fluids from any source they can find.
psychogenic Polydipsia Symptoms and Signs
The disorder is presented when a patient abnormally drinks excessive amounts of water in big amounts without showing thirst or the need to drink. Weight gain will also be evident due to too fluid overload in the kidneys.
psychogenic Polydipsia Treatment
Since this condition can be life-threatening, patients with psychogenic polydipsia should undergo weight-water protocol to properly manage their weight. There are also times that they are put into room restriction and physical restraint to prevent them from consuming too much water.