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What Causes Frequent Urination In A Child?
Question: Hi I have an autistic 9 yr old son who has put on several pounds in the last few months and also urinates several times an hr. What could be going on?
Brief Answer:
Needs work up for thyroid and diabetes insipidus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... by what you quote I feel that your son will require work up for thyroid status which can cause such a sudden increase in weight by what I mean thyroid status is hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormones being produced in the body for various reasons.
The reason for increased frequency of urine could be due to a disease state called diabetes insipidus. This could be either central or related to brain or peripheral... Related to kidneys.
But considering both putting on weight and increased frequency of urination, I feel it could be a central cause.
I suggest you consult with your pediatric Endocrinologist for this.
He will require further work up of hormonal status and departure even an MRI brain.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Needs work up for thyroid and diabetes insipidus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... by what you quote I feel that your son will require work up for thyroid status which can cause such a sudden increase in weight by what I mean thyroid status is hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormones being produced in the body for various reasons.
The reason for increased frequency of urine could be due to a disease state called diabetes insipidus. This could be either central or related to brain or peripheral... Related to kidneys.
But considering both putting on weight and increased frequency of urination, I feel it could be a central cause.
I suggest you consult with your pediatric Endocrinologist for this.
He will require further work up of hormonal status and departure even an MRI brain.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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