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Diabetes Insipidus UNMC Group 9

Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate water balance, leading to symptoms such as excessive thirst and frequent urination. There are two primary forms:

Diabetes Insipidus UNMC Group 9

Diabetes Insipidus

Neurogenic

Severe Symptoms

Desmopressin, hormone that replaces ADH

Mild Symptoms

Increase Water Intake

Brain Injury
Genetic errors in brain
When synthesis and release of ADH are reduced

Symptoms

Constipation
Frequent Urination
Dilute Urine
Nocturia
Excessive Thirst

Confirmatory Testing

MRI
ADH Blood level
Water Deprivation Test

Nephrogenic

Treatment
Microzyde
Low Salt Diet
Causes
Medications, especially ones containing lithium
Cancer
Kidney Infection
Kidney Cysts
Genetic errors in kidney function
Normal synthesis of ADH but a defective renal tubular response to ADH.

Lab Findings

Urine chemistry will be low for electrolytes
Lower glucose when compared to Diabetes Mellitus
Low specific gravity