Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes
insipidus is a rare condition that occurs when your kidneys are not able to
conserve water. DI is not related to diabetes
mellitus.
DI results in extreme thirst and frequent urination of dilute and odorless
urine. There are several types of DI, and they can often be successfully
treated.
The main symptoms of DI are excessive thirst and excessive urine volume. People with DI may eliminate up to 16 quarts of urine a day.
Symptoms include
dry skin
high
fever
excessive thirst
dehydration
delayed growth
unusually wet diapers or bed-wetting, or excessive urine output
Diabetes insipidus treatment
Hormone
treatment
Drugs and medication
Lifestyle modifications and dietary changes
Treating underlying conditions
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