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[Psychogenic polydipsia in infants due to the wrong parental behavior]
1Klinika Pediatrii i Endokrynologii Akademii Medycznej w Warszawie.
Pediatria Polska
|June 1, 1995
Insights
Three infants diagnosed with diabetes insipidus actually had psychogenic polydipsia, a rare condition in infants. Parental upbringing mistakes were identified as the cause of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Psychology
Background:
- Diabetes insipidus presents with excessive thirst and urination in infants.
- Psychogenic polydipsia is a rare diagnosis in infancy, often linked to behavioral factors.
- Distinguishing between these conditions is crucial for appropriate infant care.
Abstract:
Three infants with symptoms of diabetes insipidus are described. Psychogenic polydipsia, which rarely occurs in infancy, was diagnosed. It was caused by mistakes made by the parents in bringing up these children.