Diabetes Insipidus
Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a condition in whichthe kidneys are unable to conserve water, leading to excessive water loss. It is present from birth. See
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Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus - congenital
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Diabetes insipidus: nephrogenic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a disorder in which a defect in the small tubes (tubules) in the kidneys causes a person to pass a large amount of... Read more »
Diabetes insipidus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to conserve water. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Diabetes insipidus... Read more »
Diabetes insipidus: central
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Central diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that involves extreme thirst and excessive urination. See also: Diabetes insipidus -... Read more »
Thirst: excessive
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Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids.Alternative NamesIncreased thirst; Polydipsia; Excessive... Read more »
Urine 24-hour volume
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Urine volume; 24-hour urine collection Normal Values The normal range is 800 to 2000 milliliters per day (with a normal fluid intake of... Read more »
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