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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Merck — In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the kidneys produce a large volume of dilute urine because they fail to respond to antidiuretic hormone and are unable to concentrate urine. Often this disorder is hereditary, but it can be caused by drugs or ...More…
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Central Diabetes Insipidus
Merck — Central diabetes insipidus is a lack of antidiuretic hormone that causes excessive production of very dilute urine (polyuria). Central diabetes insipidus has several causes, including a brain tumor, tuberculosis, a brain injury or surgery, and ...More…
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"Diabetes Insipidus"
Clinical Trials — Pharmacologic Treatment of Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Drug: sildenafil; Drug: calcitonin; Drug: hydrochlorothiazide/amiloride; Drug: indomethacin; Drug: Placebo for sildenafil; Drug: placebo for calcitonin Copeptin in the Diagnosis ...More…
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Diabetes Insipidus
Family Doctor — Despite the name, diabetes insipidus is not related to type 1 or type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes insipidus are thirsty all the time and have to urinate very often. They might wake up 2 or 3 times in the night to urinate. Two things cause ...More…
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Diabetes Insipidus
Family Doctor — Despite the name, diabetes insipidus is not related to type 1 or type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes insipidus are thirsty all the time and have to urinate very often. They might wake up 2 or 3 times in the night to urinate. Two things cause ...More…
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Tests Used to Diagnose Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Inspidus Foundation — Some of the tests that are commonly used to determine the type of DI and/or look for its cause are: DI, the treatment of choice is usually a synthetic form of antidiuretic hormone known as DDAVP. It can be taken by injection, by nasal spray or by ...More…
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Universal Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Inspidus Foundation — Getting up at night to urinate are sometimes associated with various other symptoms due to concomitant damage to other hormones or organs. Increased thirst Increased drinking Increased urination Bed-wetting in the absence of high blood and/or ...More…
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Diabetes Insipidus - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Diabetes insipidus is a condition that results from insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), a hormone that helps the kidneys, and body, conserve the correct amount of water. Diabetes insipidus may also occur when the kidneys do ...More…
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The Diabetes Insipidus Foundation, Inc.
Diabetes Inspidus Foundation — Please fill out DiF's survey, if you have not done so already. Also known as "water diabetes," it is often mistaken for diabetes mellitus/sugar diabetes. It is a rare disease, not widely diagnosed, in which the kidneys produce abnormally ...More…
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The Four Types of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Inspidus Foundation — The following items provide a series of articles and stories about diabetes insipidus. The information is listed according to the type of DI, as appropriate. The Differences Between Diabetes Insipidus and Sugar Diabetes Nephrogenic Diabetes ...More…
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What Is Diabetes Insipidus?
Diabetes Inspidus Foundation — An adult who urinates more than 50mL/kg body weight per 2 hours is generally considered to have a higher than normal output. Loosely translated, 50mL/kg is about 3.5 quarts per day for a 150-lb. adult. an adult who drinks more than 4 quarts (1 ...More…
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Diabetes Insipidus
National Kidney Clearinghouse — Defines diabetes insipidus and reviews the mechanics of normal fluid regulation. Discusses the different forms of the condition and the tests used to diagnose it. Lists organizations that can provide additional information. What is the difference ...More…