Question

Hector has an insatiable thirst and frequent urination; he becomes dehydrated quickly. Blood glucose and insulin are normal. What could be the problem?

Answer 1

Hector is presenting a pathology known as diabetes insipidus, which has as characteristics an insatiable thirst and exaggeratedly frequent urine. They are patients who generally maintain insulin and blood glucose levels in normal ranges but are found to have low levels of antidiuretic hormone, so the kidney cannot control the elimination of fluid.