Polydipsia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Polydipsia is a pathological increase in thirst, leading to water consumption that can reach up to 20 liters per day. This symptom is associated with various conditions, including diseases of the internal organs, endocrine glands, and the central nervous system.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
POLYDIPSIA (from the Greek polys—much and dipse—thirst), a pathological intensification of thirst; water consumption sometimes reaches up to 20 liters. This symptom is observed in diseases of the internal organs (kidneys, etc.), endocrine glands (pituitary gland, pancreas), and the central nervous system (diencephalon). See Thirst, Diabetes insipidus, Diabetes mellitus.
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“Polydipsia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/polydipsia/