Diabetes Insipidus
Neurogenic
Severe Symptoms
Desmopressin, hormone that replaces ADH
Mild Symptoms
Increase Water Intake
Brain Injury
Genetic errors in brain
When synthesis and release of ADH are reduced
Symptoms
Constipation
Frequent Urination
Dilute Urine
Nocturia
Excessive Thirst
Confirmatory Testing
MRI
ADH Blood level
Water Deprivation Test
Nephrogenic
Treatment
Microzyde
Low Salt Diet
Causes
Medications, especially ones containing lithium
Cancer
Kidney Infection
Kidney Cysts
Genetic errors in kidney function
Normal synthesis of ADH but a defective renal tubular response to ADH.
Lab Findings
Urine chemistry will be low for electrolytes
Lower glucose when compared to Diabetes Mellitus
Low specific gravity
