A Case of Unrecognized Psychogenic Polydipsia

ABSTRACT

@#Psychogenic polydipsia is prevalent among people with schizophrenia. Although its pathophysiology is relatively unknown, it causes life threatening complications due to acute or severe hyponatraemia.. This report illustrates a patient with schizophrenia who had unrecognized psychogenic polydipsia and developed severe complication. It also highlights the clinical salience of its management.