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Polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss point to something serious

A healthy young man presents feeling light-headed and nauseous
Dr Rachel Brennan
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1 September 2022
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Water thirsty

Jackson, a 24-year-old male, presents to his GP with a four week history of worsening polydipsia and polyuria.

He reports he has also lost 20kg over the preceding two months, without trying to.

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