Diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic
Alternate Names : Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, Acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, Congenital diabetes insipidus
Symptoms & Signs
You may have intense or uncontrollable thirst, and crave ice water. You will produce large amounts of urine, usually more than 3 - 15 liters per day. If you do not drink enough fluids, dehydration can result. Symptoms may include: - Dry mucous membranes
- Dry skin
- Sunken appearance to eyes
- Sunken fontanelles (soft spot) in infants
Other symptoms that can occur due to inadequate fluids include:
Diagnosis & Tests
A physical exam may reveal: - Low blood pressure
- Rapid pulse
- Shock
- Signs of dehydration
Testing may reveal: - High serum osmolality
- High urine output, regardless of how many fluids you drink
- Kidneys don't concentrate urine when the person is given ADH
- Low urine osmolality
- Normal or high ADH levels
Other tests that may be done include:
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