Answer: Diabetes Insipidus
Medical Condition
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A condition that results from an imbalance of water in the body. This causes extreme thirst, and frequent excessive urination.
How common is condition?
Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
Often requires lab test or imaging
Is condition treatable?
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Time taken for recovery
Can be lifelong
Diabetes insipidus is a hormonal disorder that results from decreased levels of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. This hormone reduction leads to reduced retention of water in the body. Commonly noted symptoms include severe thirst, and frequent, excessive urination. Medications and lifestyle changes are the main course of treatment. Treatment options are decided based on the type of diabetes insipidus.
Symptoms
Common symptoms include:
Severe thirst
Frequent urination where excessive diluted urine is excreted
Bed-wetting
Fussiness or inconsolable crying in children
Trouble sleeping
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Delayed growth
Weight loss
Treatments
Medications and lifestyle changes are the main course of treatment. Treatment options are decided based on the type of diabetes insipidus.
Medication
Hormone therapy: Taken as nasal spray, oral tablets, or injections, these are synthetic forms of ADH given to reduce the frequency of urination.
Desmopressin
Self care
Adequate water intake to avoid dehydration.
Reduce salt intake.
Avoid medications that increase urine output, after consultation with your doctor.
Avoid activities that cause dehydration.
Wear a medical alert badge or bracelet.
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