Diabetes Insipidus
Description
A rare disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads you to produce large amounts of urine and feel very thirsty. It is not related to diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), but it shares some signs and symptoms.
Common Symptoms
- Extreme thirst (polydipsia)
- Producing large amounts of diluted urine (polyuria)
- Frequent need to get up to urinate during the night (nocturia)
Common Causes
- Usually caused by a problem with the hormone vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone or ADH), either due to damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, or because the kidneys are not responding to it correctly.
Treatment Information
Treatment depends on the type but often involves hormone therapy with a synthetic hormone called desmopressin.
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