Central diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that involves extreme thirst and excessive urination.
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Central diabetes insipidus
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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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