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A 36-year-old male asked:

In hospital w/supposed di. currently on water depravation test. 4hrs in volume has lessened greatly and urine is concentrating. dr suggests polydipsia?

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Dr. Yash Khanna
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
It may be do: It may be so, but polydypsia means drinking a lot of fluid and it can be a symptom of diabetes.You have to wait till all tests are done and then discuss with your doctor.
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