Primary Polydipsia in Children: Two Case Reports
10.3339/jkspn.2018.22.2.67
- Author:
Nu Ri HWANG
1
;
Min Sun KIM
;
Soon Chul KIM
;
Dae Yeol LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Korea. children@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary polydipsia;
Diabetes insipidus;
Children;
Water restriction
- MeSH:
Brain;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Diabetes Insipidus;
Female;
Hospitalization;
Humans;
Infant;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Parents;
Polydipsia;
Polydipsia, Psychogenic;
Polyuria;
Thirst;
Water
- From:Childhood Kidney Diseases
2018;22(2):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary polydipsia (PP) is marked by an increase in thirst, and most often presents in patients with psychiatric illnesses. Although uncommon in children, we experienced cases of PP in a 15-month-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. Both were admitted to the hospital with symptoms of polydipsia and polyuria that appeared 1–3 months before admission. Brain magnetic resonance imaging in both patients was normal. A water restriction test was performed after hospitalization and showed normal results. The symptoms improved after the parents were instructed to implement water-intake restriction for 2 weeks. Our report provides useful information for the treatment of PP in children.
