A condition in which there is reduced ability to concentrate urine due to impaired reabsorption of water in the renal collecting tubules which leads to free water loss from the kidne...
DI not resulting from a recognizable, acute event (e.g., head trauma) tends to be indolent and, if water needs are...
Control fluid balance; prevent dehydration.
Check weight daily.
Careful follow-up and management of electrolytes.
NDI: Correct hypercalcemia and hypokalemia, and discontinue cau...
Regular follow-up at 2- to 3-week intervals initially and 3 to 4 months later
Adjust treatment on the basis of urine and electrolyte concentratio...
E23.2 Diabetes insipidus
N25.1 Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
15771004 Diabetes insipidus (disorder)
111395007 Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (disorder)
45369008 Neurohypophyseal diabetes...
Suspect DI in any individual who has polyuria (urine volume >3 L/day) and produces hypotonic urine.
Water deprivation test and measurement of plasma ADH levels can help to distinguis...
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