Case report demonstrates effective behavioral therapy for reducing excessive fluid intake in a young male post-surgery, suggesting therapeutic potential.
Dipsogenic polydipsia (DP) is a rare subtype of primary polydipsia characterized by excessive water intake and hypotonic polyuria. We report the case of a young male who developed DP following surgical procedures. Investigations ruled out diabetes insipidus and a diagnosis of DP was made. He was managed successfully on an outpatient basis using psychoeducation and behavioral therapy, which included graded fluid restriction, stimulus control, and caregiver participation, with improvement in his social functioning. This case underscores the effectiveness of independent behavioral interventions in treating surgically induced DP.
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