Diabetes Insipidus

In some cases, diabetes insipidus can cause complications, particularly if it is undiagnosed or poorly controlled. Dehydration If you have diabetes insipidus, your body finds it difficult to retain enough water, even if you drink fluid constantly. This can lead to dehydration, which is a severe…

See your GP if you think you may have diabetes insipidus. They will ask you about your symptoms and will carry out several tests. Your GP may refer you to an endocrinologist (a specialist in hormone conditions) for these tests. As symptoms such as producing lots of urine can be linked to other…

Diabetes insipidus is related to a hormone known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is sometimes called vasopressin. ADH is produced by the hypothalamus, a section in your brain that also controls mood and appetite. Until it is needed, ADH is stored in the pituitary gland, which is found just…

The two main symptoms of diabetes insipidus are: needing to pass large amounts of urine oftenfeeling thirsty all the time These and other symptoms you may experience if you have diabetes insipidus are outlined below. Passing excess urine You may pass pale, watery urine as often as every…