Polyuria is excessive urine production that causes frequent urination. It is commonly caused by diuretic drugs, caffeine, diabetes, or excessive water intake. Polydipsia is excessive thirst and often occurs with poorly managed diabetes or a dry mouth sensation. Glycosuria is glucose in the urine and can be caused by too many carbohydrates, endocrine issues, kidney problems, or uncontrolled diabetes.

1. Chapter 11 Polyuria Polydipsia Glycosuria

2. Polyuria A condition of too much urine or excessive or abnormally large production and/or passage of urine.

4. Polyuria Also referred to as diuresis Most noted by frequent urination

5. Causes of Polyuria Though there are a number of conditions and circumstances that may be cause for polyuria, the most common are: Diuretic drugs Caffeine, and other diuretic foods Diabetes Excessive thirst and water intake

6. Polydipsia A medical symptom in which a patient displays excessive thirst.

7. Polydipsia cont. Occurs most commonly with poorly managed diabetes mellitus Can also be caused by psychogenic sensation of having a dry mouth

8. Glycosuria The presence of glucose in the urine.

9. Causes of Glycosuria Glycosuria can result from the ingestion of large amounts of carbohydrates It may be caused by endocrine or renal disorders. It is a finding most routinely associated with diabetes mellitus