Diseases
diabetes insipidus
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Overview
Diabetes insipidus is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads you to produce large amounts of urine. It also makes you very thirsty even if you have something to drink.
Symptoms
- being extremely thirsty
- producing large amounts of pale urine
- frequently needing to get up to urinate during the night
- preferring cold drinks
Causes
- damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus from surgery, a tumor, head injury or illness can cause central diabetes insipidus by affecting the usual production.
- nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when there's a defect in the structures in the kidneys.
- gestational diabetes insipidus is rare. it occurs only during pregnancy.
Risk factors
- nephrogenic diabetes insipidus that's present at or shortly after birth ...
- usually has an inherited (genetic) cause that permanently changes the ...
- kidneys' ability to concentrate urine.
Diagnosis
- magnetic resonance imaging (mri).
- water deprivation test.
- genetic screening.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is diabetes insipidus?
Diabetes insipidus is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads you to produce large amounts of urine. It also makes you very thirsty even if you have something to drink.
What are the symptoms of diabetes insipidus?
being extremely thirsty, producing large amounts of pale urine, frequently needing to get up to urinate during the night, preferring cold drinks
What causes diabetes insipidus?
damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus from surgery, a tumor, head injury or illness can cause central diabetes insipidus by affecting the usual production.; nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when there's a defect in the structures in the kidneys.; gestational diabetes insipidus is rare. it occurs only during pregnancy.
Which medicines are used for diabetes insipidus?
desmopressin
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