Polydipsia is a medical symptom wherein the patient craves water. The most common causes are blood loss and uncontrolled Diabetes, although there are others.
Psychogenic polydipsia is a symptom sometimes associated with mental disorders such as schizophrenia. It can be extremely serious, as it is common for the water intake to exceed the kidneys' ability to excrete it.
Dehydration and polydipsia are not illness in themselves. They are signs and symptoms of conditions that may be an illness or disease. They are both common in someone that has diabetes.
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According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of mental illness-related deaths.
The term "mental illness" refers to someone who has a mental (brain) related deficiency. Some of these mental illnesses affect your mood, behavior or actions.
Sinusitis is not caused by mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by sinusitis infection.
Mental illness predates recorded history.
not guilty by reason of mental illness
Rethink Mental Illness was created in 1972.
The Myth of Mental Illness was created in 1961.
"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte explores themes of mental illness through its characters, such as Heathcliff and Catherine. The extreme emotions and behaviors depicted in the novel can be seen as manifestations of mental instability or trauma. Additionally, the novel's dark and tumultuous atmosphere may reflect the impact of mental illness on individuals and relationships.
In recent years, there has been an explosive growth in the prescribing of psychotropic drugs for mental illness. While medicine is certainly a valuable tool for controlling mental problems, spiritual and behavioral transformations are also highly useful. Those who are concerned about mental illness must learn how their mental health is related to their behavior and place in the world. Isolation and preoccupation with self can exacerbate preexisting proclivities towards mental illness.
"Anorexia nervosa" is an eating disorder which is a mental illness,yes.