polyuria

(noun)

The production of an abnormally large amount of urine; one symptom of diabetes

Related Terms

Examples of polyuria in the following topics:

  • Urinary Incontinence

    • One of the symptoms of urinary incontinence is polyuria (excessive urine production) which in turn is caused by uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, primary polydipsia (excessive fluid drinking), central diabetes insipidus, and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
    • Polyuria (excessive urine production) of which, in turn, the most frequent causes are: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, primary polydipsia (excessive fluid drinking), central diabetes insipidus, and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
    • Polyuria generally causes urinary urgency and frequency, but doesn't necessarily lead to incontinence.

  • Chemical Composition of Urine

  • Levator Ani Injury and Urinary Stress Incontinence

    • Polyuria (excessive urine production) is caused by uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or primary polydipsia (excessive fluid drinking).
    • Polyuria generally causes urinary urgency and frequency, but doesn't necessarily lead to incontinence.

  • Cystitis

  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

    • The classical symptoms are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and weight loss.