Diabetes Insipidus - Nephrogenic
Alternate Names : Acquired Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
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Diagnosis & Tests
Examination may indicate dehydration and/or shock if fluid intake is inadequate. The pulse rate may be rapid, with a low blood pressure present. The most significant indication of diabetes insipidus is persistent high urine output regardless of fluid intake.
Signs associated with high urine output are:- High serum osmolality
- Low urine osmolality
- Normal or high ADH levels
- The kidneys not making a more concentrated urine when the person is given ADH
- This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
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