Diabetes Insipidus

Question 1

Polyuria (excessive urination) and excessive thirst

Answer 1

Diabetes Insipidus

Question 2

Almost half of the cases are iiopathic – the other half are usually attributed to head trauma resulting in damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus – causes insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) – the allot excessive water to be excreted by the kidneys

Answer 2

Etiology of Diabetes Insipidus

Question 3

Polyuria – Excessive Thirst – Dehydration

Answer 3

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus

Question 4

Urinalysis will reveal colorless urine with low osmolality

Answer 4

Diagnosis for Diabetes Insipidus