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Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disease characterized by excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, which cannot be reduced when fluid intake is reduced. It denotes inability of the kidney to concentrate urine. DI is caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone, or by an insensitivity of the kidneys to that hormone.
Signs and symptoms
Excessive urination and extreme thirst (especially for cold water) are typical for DI. Symptoms of diabetes insipidus are quite similar to those of severely deranged diabetes mellitus, with the distinction that the urine is not sweet and there is no hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose). Blurred vision is a rarity.
The extreme urination continues throughout the day and the night. In children, DI can interfere with appetite, eating, weight gain, and growth as well. They may present with fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Adults with untreated DI may remain healthy for decades as long as enough water is drunk to offset the urinary losses. However, there is a continuous risk of dehydration.
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@ArunaMPLS ...and "insipid" can mean "bland tasting" - the urine of patients with diabetes insipidus is not sugary - it tastes bland!
PathStudent (Pathology Student) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:35:41 -0000
@ArunaMPLS ...and "insipid" can mean "bland tasting" - the urine of patients with diabetes insipidus is not sugary - it tastes bland!
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Diabetes Insipidus: The Other Diabetes - Susan Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D., explains the types of diabetes insipidus, how the kidney functions, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and living with a dog with DI.
Tigger's Diabetes Insipidus Story - Personal account of this dog's diagnosis and treatment.
Yahoo Groups: Diabetes Insipidus Dogs - Unmoderated mailing list, archived messages available to members only.
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