Psychogenic polydipsia in a female adolescent without a psychiatric background: A case report. Issue 4 (27th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nauwynck, Elise; Van De Maele, Karolien; Vanbesien, Jesse; Staels, Willem; De Schepper, Jean; Gies, Inge
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 1937
• Page End: 1942
• Publication Date: 2021-02-27
• Subjects: adolescents -- compulsive water drinking -- diabetes insipidus -- primary polydipsia -- psychological stress -- water deprivation test; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3910
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Psychological stress is a risk factor for primary polydipsia in adolescents without psychiatric comorbidity. Taking a detailed family and social history can help to distinguish primary polydipsia from diabetes insipidus in adolescents with challenging presentations of polydipsia and polyuria. Abstract : Psychological stress is a risk factor for primary polydipsia in adolescents without psychiatric comorbidity. Taking a detailed family and social history can help to distinguish primary polydipsia from diabetes insipidus in adolescents with challenging presentations of polydipsia and polyuria.