[Psychogenic polydipsia in infants due to the wrong parental behavior]

Pediatr Pol. 1995 Jun;70(6):511-4.
[Article in Polish]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Insipidus / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Osmolar Concentration
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Water Intoxication / diagnosis
  • Water Intoxication / psychology*