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The cause of the underlying condition should be treated when possible. Central diabetes insipidus may be controlled with vasopressin (desmopressin, DDAVP. You take vasopressin as either a nasal spray or tablets. If nephrogenic DI is caused by medication (for example, lithium), s...[read article]
Tests for Diabetes Insipidus
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Urine specific gravity is a laboratory test that measures the concentration of all chemical particles in the urine. See also: Urine concentration test; Urine o... More
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ADH is a test that measures the amount of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in blood. ADH is found in the body, and it may be given as a medication. More
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The osmolality urine test the concentration of particles in urine. Osmolality (particles/kg water) and osmolarity (particles/liter of solution) are sometimes confus... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Water Deprivation Test
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This test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood. More
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Osmality is a test that measures the concentration of all chemical particles found in the fluid part of blood. More
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This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium (K) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste produ... More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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Medical Procedures for Diabetes Insipidus
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo... More
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Prescribed Medications for Diabetes Insipidus
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VASOPRESSIN (vas oh PRES in) is a hormone that is normally made in the body. This medicine acts to lower the amount of urine that is made and to constrict small blo... More
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made form of the hormone vasopressin. It helps to reduce frequent urination and excessive thirst. This medicine is used to ... More
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful join... More
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medici... More
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AMILORIDE (a MIL oh ride) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used in combination with other medic... More
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CHLORPROPAMIDE (klor PROE pa mide) helps to treat type 2 diabetes. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This drug helps your body to use insulin better. More
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It helps to control urination and thirst. This medicine is used to treat central diabetes insipidus. It is us... More
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It is used to treat or prevent bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A and von Willebrand's Disease. This... More
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