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Diabetes insipidus   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Treatment

The cause of the underlying condition should be treated when possible.

Central diabetes insipidus may be controlled with vasopressin (desmopressin, DDAVP). Vasopressin is administered as either a nasal spray or tablets.

Vasopressin is ineffective for patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. If nephrogenic DI is caused by medication (for example, lithium), stopping the medication leads to recovery of normal kidney function in most cases.

Hereditary nephrogenic DI is treated with fluid intake to match urine output and drugs that lower urine output. Drugs used to treat nephrogenic DI includes the anti-inflammatory medication indomethacin and the diuretics hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and amiloride.

Prognosis

The outcome is dictated by the underlying disorder. If treated, diabetes insipidus does not cause severe problems or reduce life expectancy.

Complications

Inadequate fluid consumption can result in:

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate diabetes insipidus may be present.

If you have diabetes insipidus, contact your health care provider if frequent urination or extreme thirst return.

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