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Was the test used specific for glucose? Glucose oxidase tests (Clinistix, etc.) are specific for glucose, whereas other tests (Benedict's, etc.) are not. Thus, the latter will give ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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What is the free T
4
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What is the plasma cortisol? If this is elevated, think of ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there a history of drug ingestion? Diuretics and arsenic poisoning are among the many causes of excessive thirst.
Is there associated polyphagia and weight loss? The presence of these ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Normal fasting glucose is <110 mg/dL, impaired fasting glucose is 111–125 mg/dL, and diabetes mellitus is defined as a fasting glucose >126 mg/dL. Several values above normal are indicated>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder of childhood, affecting about 2/1,000 school-age children in the U.S. The absolute or relative lack of insulin results in an abnormal metabolic state,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Polydipsia is fluid drinking in excess of 2 L/m2/day. In normal older children, water intake must surpass 10 L/m2/day to cause... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The finding of glycosuria should prompt one to consider first the conditions that are associated with faulty regulation of the blood sugar and sugar metabolism. First and foremost on that list is diabetes mellitus. However
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... To form a list of diagnostic possibilities in a case of hyperglycemia, one needs only to think of the endocrine glands. Considering the pancreas should prompt the recall of diabetes mellitus and glucogonomas.
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... Excessive thirst is best analyzed by the application of physiology. Increased desire for water may be due to a decreased intake, as in prolonged abstinence, vomiting of pyloric stenosis and intestinal
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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... Inadequate dietary preparation for glucose tolerance test
Impaired glucose tolerance
Gestational diabetes
Type 1
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... Nephrogenic
(see Polyuria)
Central
Gestational diabetes insipidus (vasopressinase production)
Iatrogenic
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... Pregnancy places special demands on carbohydrate metabolism and causes the insulin requirement to increase, even in a healthy female. Consequently, pregnancy may lead to a... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Signs and Symptoms Acetone breath, Kussmaul’s respirations, dehydration, weak and thready pulse, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, dry mucous membranes, serum glucose level of 300 to 1,500 mg/dl ... Treatment (Tx)
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... Hereditary fructose intolerance is an inability to metabolize fructose. After fructose is eliminated from the diet, symptoms subside within weeks. Older children and adults... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease of absolute or relative insulin deficiency or resistance characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. A leading cause of death by... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Diabetes insipidus (also called pituitary diabetes insipidus) is a disorder of water metabolism resulting from a deficiency of circulating vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Polydipsia
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Polydipsia
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Soraya Nasraty
Polydipsia is a symptom that can be attributed to medical or psychogenic causes and has a prevalence of 3% to 39% among chronic psychiatric inpatients (1). It is a common symptom in... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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Diabetes Mellitus
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Michael Ostapchuk and Michael B. Foster
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Pregnancy places special demands on carbohydrate metabolism and causes the insulin requirement to increase, even in a healthy woman. Consequently, pregnancy may lead to a prediabetic state, to the conversion of an asymptomatic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A chronic disease of absolute or relative insulin deficiency or resistance, diabetes mellitus is characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
This condition occurs in two... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A disorder of water metabolism, diabetes insipidus results from a deficiency of circulating vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone) or from renal resistance to this hormone.... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of water and salt.
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...Polyuria (excessive urine volume) is usuallyassociated with polydipsia (excessive thirst). Principal Causes of Polyuria and Polydipsia Diabetesmellitus Diabetes insipidus ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, a common symptom associated with endocrine disorders and certain drugs. It may reflect decreased fluid intake, increased urine output, or excessive loss of... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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The finding of glycosuria should prompt one to consider first the
conditions that are associated with faulty regulation of the blood
sugar and sugar metabolism. First and foremost on that list... Pictures
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To form a list of diagnostic possibilities in a case of hyperglycemia,
one needs only to think of the endocrine glands. Considering the pancreas
should prompt the recall of diabetes mellitus and glucagonomas.... Pictures
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Excessive thirst is best analyzed by the application of
physiology. Increased desire for water may be due to a
decreased intake, as in prolonged abstinence, vomiting... Pictures
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