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| name = Diabetes insipidus | |||
| image = [[File:Arginine_vasopressin3d.png|left|thumb|3D structure of [[arginine vasopressin]]]] | |||
| caption = 3D structure of [[arginine vasopressin]], a hormone involved in water regulation | |||
| field = [[Endocrinology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Polyuria]], [[polydipsia]], [[dehydration]] | |||
| complications = [[Electrolyte imbalance]], [[dehydration]] | |||
| onset = Any age | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| types = [[Central diabetes insipidus]], [[Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus]], [[Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus]], [[Gestational diabetes insipidus]] | |||
| causes = [[Deficiency]] of [[vasopressin]] (central), [[kidney]]s not responding to vasopressin (nephrogenic) | |||
| risks = [[Genetic factors]], [[head injury]], [[kidney disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Water deprivation test]], [[urine osmolality]], [[blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Diabetes mellitus]], [[psychogenic polydipsia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Desmopressin]], [[thiazide diuretics]], [[low-salt diet]] | |||
| medication = [[Desmopressin]] | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
| deaths = Rarely fatal with treatment | |||
}} | |||
'''Diabetes insipidus''' is a rare, chronic [[endocrine]] condition characterized by excessive thirst ([[polydipsia]]) and excessive urination ([[polyuria]]), specifically the excretion of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine. This condition is not related to [[diabetes mellitus]], a disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance, despite sharing the common name ''diabetes'', derived from the Greek word for ''siphon''.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Robertson|first=G L|title=Diabetes insipidus: Differential diagnosis and management|journal=Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism|volume=30|issue=2|pages=205–218|year=2016|doi=10.1016/j.beem.2016.02.007}}</ref> | '''Diabetes insipidus''' is a rare, chronic [[endocrine]] condition characterized by excessive thirst ([[polydipsia]]) and excessive urination ([[polyuria]]), specifically the excretion of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine. This condition is not related to [[diabetes mellitus]], a disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance, despite sharing the common name ''diabetes'', derived from the Greek word for ''siphon''.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Robertson|first=G L|title=Diabetes insipidus: Differential diagnosis and management|journal=Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism|volume=30|issue=2|pages=205–218|year=2016|doi=10.1016/j.beem.2016.02.007}}</ref> | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Diabetes insipidus can be categorized into four types:<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kumar|first=Vinay|title=Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease|publisher=Elsevier|location=Philadelphia, PA|year=2015}}</ref> | Diabetes insipidus can be categorized into four types:<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kumar|first=Vinay|title=Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease|publisher=Elsevier|location=Philadelphia, PA|year=2015}}</ref> | ||
Central Diabetes Insipidus: Arises from a deficiency of [[vasopressin]], also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), caused by damage to the [[hypothalamus]] or [[pituitary gland]]. | Central Diabetes Insipidus: Arises from a deficiency of [[vasopressin]], also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), caused by damage to the [[hypothalamus]] or [[pituitary gland]]. | ||
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs when the kidneys are unable to respond to vasopressin. | Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs when the kidneys are unable to respond to vasopressin. | ||
Gestational Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In some cases, an enzyme made by the | Gestational Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In some cases, an enzyme made by the placenta—vasopressinase—destroys the mother's vasopressin. | ||
Dipsogenic Diabetes insipidus: Results from a defect in thirst sensation, leading to chronic fluid intake that suppresses vasopressin secretion. | Dipsogenic Diabetes insipidus: Results from a defect in thirst sensation, leading to chronic fluid intake that suppresses vasopressin secretion. | ||
[[File:Main symptoms of diabetes hi.svg|thumb|Main symptoms of diabetes hi]] | [[File:Main symptoms of diabetes hi.svg|left|thumb|Main symptoms of diabetes hi]] | ||
==Symptoms and Signs== | ==Symptoms and Signs== | ||
The primary symptoms of diabetes insipidus are excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of dilute urine. These symptoms may lead to dehydration, dry skin, rapid heart rate ([[tachycardia]]), low blood pressure ([[hypotension]]), and fatigue. Without treatment, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can develop, which are serious medical conditions.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Juul|first=Kristian Vincents|title=Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria|journal=Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation|volume=26|issue=8|pages=2606–2612|year=2011|doi=10.1093/ndt/gfq820}}</ref> | The primary symptoms of diabetes insipidus are excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of dilute urine. These symptoms may lead to dehydration, dry skin, rapid heart rate ([[tachycardia]]), low blood pressure ([[hypotension]]), and fatigue. Without treatment, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can develop, which are serious medical conditions.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Juul|first=Kristian Vincents|title=Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria|journal=Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation|volume=26|issue=8|pages=2606–2612|year=2011|doi=10.1093/ndt/gfq820}}</ref> | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, urine and blood tests, a water deprivation test, and sometimes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to identify potential damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Fenske|first=W|title=Utility and limitations of the traditional diagnostic approach to hyponatremia: a diagnostic study|journal=American Journal of Medicine|volume=123|issue=7|pages=652–657|year=2010|doi=10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.022}}</ref> | Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, urine and blood tests, a water deprivation test, and sometimes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to identify potential damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Fenske|first=W|title=Utility and limitations of the traditional diagnostic approach to hyponatremia: a diagnostic study|journal=American Journal of Medicine|volume=123|issue=7|pages=652–657|year=2010|doi=10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.022}}</ref> | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, if possible, and replacing the deficient hormone. Synthetic vasopressin, or desmopressin, can be taken as a nasal spray, oral tablet, or injection to replace the missing vasopressin in central diabetes insipidus. For nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, treatment may involve a low-salt diet to reduce the amount of urine the kidneys make, and certain diuretics to help the kidneys reduce fluid accumulation.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Behan|first=L. A.|title=The pathophysiology and management of hyponatraemia in cancer|journal=Journal of Clinical Pathology|volume=61|issue=2|pages=234–241|year=2008|doi=10.1136/jcp.2007.052662}}</ref> Adequate hydration is crucial in all forms of diabetes insipidus. | Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, if possible, and replacing the deficient hormone. Synthetic vasopressin, or desmopressin, can be taken as a nasal spray, oral tablet, or injection to replace the missing vasopressin in central diabetes insipidus. For nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, treatment may involve a low-salt diet to reduce the amount of urine the kidneys make, and certain diuretics to help the kidneys reduce fluid accumulation.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Behan|first=L. A.|title=The pathophysiology and management of hyponatraemia in cancer|journal=Journal of Clinical Pathology|volume=61|issue=2|pages=234–241|year=2008|doi=10.1136/jcp.2007.052662}}</ref> Adequate hydration is crucial in all forms of diabetes insipidus. | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis for patients with diabetes insipidus largely depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is managed appropriately, individuals can lead normal lives. However, if left untreated, diabetes insipidus can cause severe dehydration and other complications.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Adrogué|first=H. J.|title=Malignant hypertension and hypertensive emergencies|journal=Journal of the American Society of Nephrology|volume=17|issue=2|pages=277–282|year=2006|doi=10.1681/ASN.2005111185}}</ref> | The prognosis for patients with diabetes insipidus largely depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is managed appropriately, individuals can lead normal lives. However, if left untreated, diabetes insipidus can cause severe dehydration and other complications.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Adrogué|first=H. J.|title=Malignant hypertension and hypertensive emergencies|journal=Journal of the American Society of Nephrology|volume=17|issue=2|pages=277–282|year=2006|doi=10.1681/ASN.2005111185}}</ref> | ||
==Epidemiology== | ==Epidemiology== | ||
Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition. Its incidence is estimated to be 1 in 25,000 individuals. It affects males and females equally, and can occur at any age.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Juul|first=Kristian Vincents|title=Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria|journal=Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation|volume=26|issue=8|pages=2606–2612|year=2011|doi=10.1093/ndt/gfq820}}</ref> | Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition. Its incidence is estimated to be 1 in 25,000 individuals. It affects males and females equally, and can occur at any age.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Juul|first=Kristian Vincents|title=Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria|journal=Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation|volume=26|issue=8|pages=2606–2612|year=2011|doi=10.1093/ndt/gfq820}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Diabetes mellitus]] | * [[Diabetes mellitus]] | ||
* [[Vasopressin]] | * [[Vasopressin]] | ||
* [[Pituitary gland]] | * [[Pituitary gland]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Diabetes insipidus | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration |
| Complications | Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration |
| Onset | Any age |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | Central diabetes insipidus, Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus, Gestational diabetes insipidus |
| Causes | Deficiency of vasopressin (central), kidneys not responding to vasopressin (nephrogenic) |
| Risks | Genetic factors, head injury, kidney disease |
| Diagnosis | Water deprivation test, urine osmolality, blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Diabetes mellitus, psychogenic polydipsia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Desmopressin, thiazide diuretics, low-salt diet |
| Medication | Desmopressin |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | Rarely fatal with treatment |
Diabetes insipidus is a rare, chronic endocrine condition characterized by excessive thirst (polydipsia) and excessive urination (polyuria), specifically the excretion of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine. This condition is not related to diabetes mellitus, a disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance, despite sharing the common name diabetes, derived from the Greek word for siphon.<ref>Robertson, G L,
Diabetes insipidus: Differential diagnosis and management, Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2016, Vol. 30(Issue: 2), pp. 205–218, DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2016.02.007,</ref>
Classification[edit]
Diabetes insipidus can be categorized into four types:<ref>Vinay,
Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease, Philadelphia, PA:Elsevier, 2015,</ref>
Central Diabetes Insipidus: Arises from a deficiency of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs when the kidneys are unable to respond to vasopressin. Gestational Diabetes Insipidus: Occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In some cases, an enzyme made by the placenta—vasopressinase—destroys the mother's vasopressin. Dipsogenic Diabetes insipidus: Results from a defect in thirst sensation, leading to chronic fluid intake that suppresses vasopressin secretion.
Symptoms and Signs[edit]
The primary symptoms of diabetes insipidus are excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of dilute urine. These symptoms may lead to dehydration, dry skin, rapid heart rate (tachycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), and fatigue. Without treatment, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can develop, which are serious medical conditions.<ref>Juul, Kristian Vincents,
Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2011, Vol. 26(Issue: 8), pp. 2606–2612, DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq820,</ref>
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, urine and blood tests, a water deprivation test, and sometimes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to identify potential damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.<ref>Fenske, W,
Utility and limitations of the traditional diagnostic approach to hyponatremia: a diagnostic study, American Journal of Medicine, 2010, Vol. 123(Issue: 7), pp. 652–657, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.022,</ref>
Treatment[edit]
Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, if possible, and replacing the deficient hormone. Synthetic vasopressin, or desmopressin, can be taken as a nasal spray, oral tablet, or injection to replace the missing vasopressin in central diabetes insipidus. For nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, treatment may involve a low-salt diet to reduce the amount of urine the kidneys make, and certain diuretics to help the kidneys reduce fluid accumulation.<ref>Behan, L. A.,
The pathophysiology and management of hyponatraemia in cancer, Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2008, Vol. 61(Issue: 2), pp. 234–241, DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2007.052662,</ref> Adequate hydration is crucial in all forms of diabetes insipidus.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for patients with diabetes insipidus largely depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is managed appropriately, individuals can lead normal lives. However, if left untreated, diabetes insipidus can cause severe dehydration and other complications.<ref>Adrogué, H. J.,
Malignant hypertension and hypertensive emergencies, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2006, Vol. 17(Issue: 2), pp. 277–282, DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2005111185,</ref>
Epidemiology[edit]
Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition. Its incidence is estimated to be 1 in 25,000 individuals. It affects males and females equally, and can occur at any age.<ref>Juul, Kristian Vincents,
Antidiuretic effect of desmopressin taken in the afternoon: preliminary evidence that desmopressin delays the onset of the nocturnal polyuria in patients with nocturnal polyuria and 24-h polyuria, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2011, Vol. 26(Issue: 8), pp. 2606–2612, DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq820,</ref>
See also[edit]
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