Central Diabetes Insipidus
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Central diabetes insipidus
Prevention
Many of the cases may not be preventable. Prompt treatment of infections, tumors, and injuries may reduce risk.
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Health Guide
Diabetes insipidus: central
.........extreme thirst, to make up for the water loss. The reduced levels of vasopressin associated with central diabetes insipidus may be caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.... Read more »Diabetes insipidus: central
......changes in consciousness (if the patient is unable to drink) Signs and tests A person with central diabetes insipidus produces more than 3 liters of urine a day. Urinalysis will... Read more »Diabetes insipidus
...the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. DI caused by a lack of ADH is called central diabetes insipidus. When DI is caused by failure of the kidneys to respond to ADH, the... Read more »Diabetes insipidus: central
Central diabetes insipidus Treatment The cause of the underlying condition should be treated. Vasopressin (desmopressin) will be given either as a nasal... Read more »Urine specific gravity
...restriction Decreased urine specific gravity may indicate: Excessive fluid intake Diabetes insipidus - central Diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic ... Read more »Images
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