Psychogenic Polydipsia-Associated Water Intoxication: A Case Report

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Psychological polydipsia can be seen in up to 20% of the patients with psychiatric disorders. Polydipsia can result in hyponatremia, defined as water intoxication that can be fatal. Headache, nausea, seizure, and convulsions may be observed in water intoxication cases. We report a case of a 28-year-old patient with schizophrenia and encephalopathy who developed hyponatremia. The patient had hyponatremia, seizures, and cerebral edema due to water intoxication. The patient was treated intensively and discharged from the internal medicine service on day 3.