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This chapter discusses the challenges in identifying and quantifying polyuria and polydipsia, and explores the various causes and underlying pathophysiology. The chapter provides an overview of the diagnostic investigation of these conditions, including the use of routine clinicopathological tests, urine culture, tests of endocrine and organ function, and diagnostic imaging. It also discusses the differentials for polyuria and polydipsia based on signalment, history, and physical examination. The chapter concludes with a brief reference to additional tests that may be conducted to differentiate between central diabetes insipidus and primary polyuria.
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