Drinking more than four gallons of water a day seen in


Drinking more than four gallons of water a day seen in


[A] Psychogenic Polydipsia
[B] Pseudohyponatremia
[C] Hyponatremia
[D] None of them



Drinking more than four gallons of water a day seen in

ANSWER

[A] Psychogenic Polydipsia

  • Drinking more than four gallons of water a day seen in
  • Psychogenic Polydipsia
  • Characterized by excessive volitional water intake.
  • Seen in people suffering from psychiatric disorders or neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • No physical effects, but hyponatremia can occur.


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