Self-induced water intoxication. A case report.
A 19-year-old female schizophrenic with self-induced water intoxication is described. Factors of pathogenic significance included primary polydipsia and non-maximal urinary diluting capacity.
Emsley
R A
RA
Department of Psychiatry, University of Stellenbosch.
Taljaard
J J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*; D014268:Trifluoperazine / Q000009:adverse effects; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications*
D014268:Trifluoperazine