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Central Diabetes Insipidus

Central diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that involves extreme thirst and excessive urination.

Causes

Central diabetes insipidus occurs when the body has too little of the hormone vasopressin.Vasopressin normally limits...

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A person with central diabetes insipidus produces more than 3 liters of urine a day. Urinalysis will show a low conce...

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The cause of the underlying condition should be treated. Vasopressin (desmopressin) will be given either as a nasal s...

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All patients with diabetes insipidus should wear a medic alert bracelet or necklace to alert care givers to this cond...

Prevention

Many of the cases may not be preventable. Prompt treatment of infections, tumors, and injuries may reduce risk.

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate diabetes insipidus may be present.

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