2. -Dipsia Polydipsia: Poly- Many Dipsia- Excessive thirst Polydipsia is a symptom in which the patient has an excessive thirst. It can also be caused by a change in the osmolality of the extracellular fluids of the body, hypokalemia, decreased blood volume, and other conditions that create a water deficit. This is usually a result of osmotic diuresis. Diabetes insipiduscan also cause polydipsia. It is also a symptom of anti cholinergic poisoning.
3. Some patients with mental illness such as schizophrenia may also have an excessive water intake. If the amount of water ingested exceeds the amount that can be excreted by the kidneys this can be life-threatening because the body's serum sodium level is diluted to an extent that seizures and cardiac arrest can occur.
4. -Uria Polyuria: Poly- Many Dipsia- Excessive urination An excessive volume of urination for an adult is more than 2.5 liters of urine per day. Polyuria is a fairly common symptom, which is often noticed when you have to get up to use the bathroom at night. Symptoms may include: Drinking a large amount of fluids, particularly those containing ccaffeineor alcohol Certain medications, especially diuretics Diabetes Psychogenic polydipsia, (most common in women over age 30)
5. Other symptoms may include: Kidney failure Sickle cell anemia Imaging tests that involve injecting a special dye (contrast media) into your vein Patients experiencing polyuria should keep track of How much fluid they drink, how often they urinate, how much urine is produced each time and the color of the urination Sometimes making simple changes in dietary habits may lessen the symptoms ; in the case symptoms worsen a patient should always contact their doctor.
