2. Polyuria 1. What is Polyuria? Excessive or overly frequent urination. Differ from the processes of frequent urination, urgency to urinate or urinate dribbling can be accompanied by Polydipsia defined as increased thirst; the two conditions are often linked in a cycle as the body struggles to cope with an imbalance going on inside.
3. Medical Care Indications It indicates many serious medical conditions such as Urinary Tract infections Bladder conditions Interstitial cystitis METABOLIC CONDITIONS: Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Insipidus
4. Some Causes of Polyuria increase in fluid intake, especially water Diuretic A diuretic is any drug that elevates the rate of urination and thus provides a means of forced diuresis. Hypercalcaemia Hyperthyroidism Hypopituitarism Pregnency
5. Hypercalcemia a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. CAUSES: The main cause of hypercalcemia is overactivity in one or more of your parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium. Other causes of hypercalcemia include cancer, certain other medical disorders, some medications, and excessive use of calcium and vitamin D supplements.
6. Symptoms Severe hypercalcemia symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Excessive thirst Frequent urination Constipation Abdominal pain Muscle weakness
7. Some interesting facts older people are more likely to have pain and weakness in their muscles instead of severity of signs and symptoms Post-menopausal women are most likely to develop hypercalcemia caused by overactive parathyroid glands
8. Complications due to Hypercalcemia Osteoporosis Kidney stone Kidney failure Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) Nervous system dysfunction Thanks Konica Luthra
