Diagnostic approach to polydipsia and polyuria |
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Authors: | E C Feldman R W Nelson |
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Institution: | University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis. |
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Abstract: | A variety of metabolic disturbances account for the majority of cases of polydipsia and polyuria. This chapter presents guides to differential diagnosis as well as a discussion of the etiology and clinical features of the primary causes--central diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and psychogenic polydipsia. |
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