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Peer reviewedDeb, Shoumitro – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1996
A case study of a man with intellectual disability who died of polydipsia (excessive thirst and fluid consumption) is recounted. The article describes ways to identify polydipsia in individuals with intellectual disabilities, including detecting weight gain in the afternoon. Studies addressing polydipsia's coexistence with mental disorders are…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Death
