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Is Diabetes Insipidus Genetic?
Central diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that involves extreme thirst and excessive urination.
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Central diabetes insipidus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Central diabetes insipidus occurs when the body has too little of the hormone
Vasopressin limits the amount of urine the body produces. Normally, the hypothalamus gland in the brain makes vasopressin, and the pituitary gland stores the hormone. Without...
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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 »
Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Diabetes insipidus: nephrogenic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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