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endocrine glands, central diabetes insipidus, central diabetes insipidus, rare condition, marked by extreme thirst, excessive urine output, a deficiency, the hormone vasopressin that, would limit the amount, urine made, diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic, central diabetes insipidus, rare condition, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, in the brain, damage related to surgery, infection, inflammation, tumor, injury, head, very rarely, diabetes insipidus, a genetic defect, hypothalamus, in the brain makes vasopressin, a hormone that causes, kidneys to conserve water by making concentrated urine, in diabetes insipidus, lack of vasopressin, vasopressin, kidneys fail to reabsorb excess filtered water, rapid loss of water, in the form of dilute urine, diabetes insipidus drinks large quantities of water, driven by extreme thirst, to compensate, the water loss, increased urine volume, excessive thirst, confusion, changes in consciousness patient is unable to drink, urinalysis, low urine salt concentration, urine output greater than 3 liters a day, water restriction test, patient is hospitalized, urine volume, ability, the kidney to concentrate urine is evaluated every hour, plasma sodium concentration is evaluated every 2 hours, mri, the head, revealing an abnormality in, near the pituitary gland, blood serum sodium/salt concentration high condition is untreated, the underlying condition, vasopressin, desmopressin, administered either, a nasal spray, oral tablets, injections under the skin, controls the urine output, fluid balance, prevents dehydration, in mild cases, increased water intake all that is needed, thirst mechanism is not working, a part, the brain, the hypothalamus is damaged, a prescription, certain amount, water intake, 2-2.5 l per day, to ensure proper hydration, outcome is dictated by the underlying disorder, diabetes insipidus, does not cause severe problems, reduce life expectancy, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, confusion, changes in mental status, develop condition is not treated, all patients, diabetes insipidus should wear a medic alert bracelet, necklace to alert care givers to this condition in an emergency situation, symptoms indicate diabetes insipidus present, the cases, not be preventable, prompt treatment of infections, tumors, injuries, reduce risk.
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