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Central Diabetes Insipidus Learning Center

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

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Causes
Central diabetes insipidus occurs when the body has too little of the hormone vasopressin.Vasopressin normally limits...
Tests
A person with central diabetes insipidus produces more than 3 liters of urine a day. Urinalysis will show a low conce...
Treatments
The cause of the underlying condition should be treated. Vasopressin (desmopressin) will be given either as a nasal s...
Complications
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.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate diabetes insipidus may be present.

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