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Polyuria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In medicine, polyuria is a condition characterized by the passage of large volumes of urine (at least 2.5 L over 24 hours in adults). Polyuria often appears in conjunction with polydipsia (increased...
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Causes of Polyuria:; Listed below are some of the possible causes of Polyuria as a symptom. The list below whilst comprehensive, may be incomplete. Various drugs or substances also may cause your symptoms. You may also want to refer to our list of drug side effects.
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Although diabetes mellitus is widely recognized as the commonest cause of polyuria and polydipsia, the possibility of diabetes insipidus (DI) is too often overlooked by physicians. It is very important to bear DI in mind because missing the diagnosis can lead to needless suffering by patients and their families;
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Polyuria is urine output of > 3 L/day; it must be distinguished from frequency, which is the need to urinate many times during the day or night but in normal or less than normal volumes. Either problem can include nocturia.
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Answers to your questions about polyuria and more! Information you can trust: patient guides, the latest news, tips, tools, animations and newsletters. ... Polyuria is an excessive need to urinate. Excessive urination can be a sign of a number of disorders, including diabetes.
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