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What Is The Reason For A 5 Year Old Having Large Volumes Of Urine?
My 5 year old produces a significant amount of urine. He sleeps about 11 hours per day and sometimes is still cranky and tired. He sleeps so heavy at night he doesn't wake up to use the bathroom. I am concerned about the potential of diabetes even though he has tested negative.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM.
Excess urine of low specific gravity is produced in diabetic insipidus.
Diabetes melitus is ruled out already as per your history
Urinary tract infection can cause excess urination.
in nocturnal enuresis the child will be fast asleep and leads to bed wetting.
Consult peditriatrician to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
Hope this answer satisfies your doubt.
Any further queries are welcome .
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM.
Excess urine of low specific gravity is produced in diabetic insipidus.
Diabetes melitus is ruled out already as per your history
Urinary tract infection can cause excess urination.
in nocturnal enuresis the child will be fast asleep and leads to bed wetting.
Consult peditriatrician to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
Hope this answer satisfies your doubt.
Any further queries are welcome .
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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