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    • Psychogenic polydipsia is characterized by excessive water intake.
    • Current treatments assume the condition is reversible.

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    • Two cases of psychogenic polydipsia resulted in fatal water intoxication.
    • Water intoxication was a contributing factor to patient mortality.

    Findings:

    • The presumed reversibility of psychogenic polydipsia may be a flawed assumption.
    • Standard treatment protocols may not adequately address the risks.

    Implications:

    • Treatment for psychogenic polydipsia requires critical reassessment.
    • Clinical management must prioritize preventing life-threatening water intoxication.
    • Further research is needed to develop safer, more effective interventions.