Cause Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus (di) is an uncommon condition in which the kidneys are unable to prevent the excretion of water. di is not the same as diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2. however, untreated, both di and diabetes mellitus cause constant thirst and frequent urination. Central diabetes insipidus (or neurogenic diabetes insipidus) is the most common form of diabetes insipidus. it occurs in both males and females equally and at any age. inadequate synthesis or release of vasopressin causes it, often due to surgery, head injury, an infection or a tumor that damages the hypothalamus or posterior pituitary gland. Diabetesinsipidus results in excessive drinking and urination. as many conditions cause these signs, a number of diagnostic tests including bloodwork and urinalysis need to be performed to rule out other causes. after more common causes are ruled out, a modified water deprivation test can confirm disease and an mri or therapeutic trial can be performed. Diabetesinsipidus Symptoms A...