Laboratory for Molecular Diagnostics
Center for Nephrology and Metabolic Disorders
Polydipsia is excessive drinking of water-like beverages based on abnormal thirst.
Polydipsia is not excessive drinking of alcohol, which is alcoholism.
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Polydipsia is the result of excessive renal water loss, polyuria. |
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