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- Apr 25, 2024
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Polydipsia, or drinking too much water due to excessive thirst, is common in people with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. This condition is also known as psychogenic polydipsia (PPD) or self-induced water intoxication (SIWI). It's characterized by a disturbance in thirst control that's not caused by a problem with the production or release of Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH).
PPD can also cause frequent urination, low sodium levels, diluted blood, and low serum osmolality. Drinking too much water can lead to water intoxication, hyponatremia (low blood sodium), and serious neurological damage.
Treatments for polydipsia include: Medical evaluation to determine the cause, Fluid restriction, Cognitive behavioral therapies, and Managing behavioral patterns contributing to water consumption.
PPD was first described in the 1930s and is named after it was first discovered in schizophrenic patients. It occurs in between 6% and 20% of psychiatric inpatients, but may also be found in people with other disorders, such as psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
PPD can also cause frequent urination, low sodium levels, diluted blood, and low serum osmolality. Drinking too much water can lead to water intoxication, hyponatremia (low blood sodium), and serious neurological damage.
Treatments for polydipsia include: Medical evaluation to determine the cause, Fluid restriction, Cognitive behavioral therapies, and Managing behavioral patterns contributing to water consumption.
PPD was first described in the 1930s and is named after it was first discovered in schizophrenic patients. It occurs in between 6% and 20% of psychiatric inpatients, but may also be found in people with other disorders, such as psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
