Primary polydipsia

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Primary polydipsia
Synonyms Psychogenic polydipsia, compulsive drinking, psychosis-intermittent hyponatremia-polydipsia (PIP) syndrome
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Field Psychiatry
Symptoms Xerostomia, polydipsia, fluid-seeking behavior
Complications Water intoxication
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Primary polydipsia - diabetes insipidus caused by excessive intake of water due to psychological factors or damage to the thirst-regulating mechanism.

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