Primary polydipsia (PP) has been defined as excessive intake of fluids. However, the
pathogenesis of PP remains unexplored. Different theories include a dysfunction in the thirst …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by markedly impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and …

There is face validity to the expectation that adults with level 3 autism spectrum disorder
(ASD–3) will benefit from a range of psychoeducational interventions. This paper reviews …

Severe neurologic complications resulting from correction of hyponatremia are common, but
reports of nonneurologic sequelae are scarce. This article describes a patient in whom …

Objective This case report describes a novel outpatient behavioral treatment intervention for
chronic polydipsia. The program was used in an effort to reduce excessive fluid intake in a …

The polydipsia-hyponatraemia syndrome (PHS) occurs in about 5 to 10% of institutionalised,
chronically psychotic patients, 80% of whom have schizophrenia. Major clinical features are …

Olanzapine-Induced Hyponatremia in a Patient with Autism Page 1 Olanzapine-Induced
Hyponatremia in a Patient with Autism Chih-lin Chiang, MD,1 Yu-Hsuan Lin, MD,2 and Ming …

Psychogenic polydipsia is recognized as a dangerous and potentially life threatening
disorder. Few studies have focused on the treatment of polydipsia presenting in the …

The syndrome of psychosis, intermittent hyponatremia, and polydipsia (PIP syndrome), seen
in the seriously mentally ill, can result in severe biopsychosocial impairment, including an …

We describe a non-intensive behavioral intervention using an AB design with extended
follow-up on an open psychiatric unit to reduce water intake in a 52-year-old man with the …