10 Hyperglycemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Polyuria
Polyuria or excessive production of urine describes a urine production of more than 2.5 to 3.0 liters a day. Excessive production of urine is also usually accompanied by excessive thirst or drinking and increased frequency of urination.
While there are many causes of polyuria, the commonest cause of it is due to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus where there is constant hyperglycemia. Some of the other causes of polyuria include primary polydipsia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, central diabetes insipidus, and adrenal cortical tumor.
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