Diabetesinsipidus(DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids.
People with DI have a higher-than-usual urine output.
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Are My Symptoms Diabetes Insipidus or Regular Dehydration?
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Most healthy people produce around 1 to 3 quarts (3296 ounces) of urine a day.
Electrolytes are charged minerals in the blood, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium.
Severe dehydration should be treated promptly.
It can lead to serious complications such as seizures, irreversible brain damage, and even death.
Vasopressin helps thekidneysregulate the amount of fluid in the body.
The four main types of DI are classified depending on the specific cause of vasopressin dysregulation.
They include:
Who Gets Diabetes Insipidus?
People of any age can develop diabetes insipidus.
Drinking enough water and other liquids to prevent dehydration is the main treatment for diabetes insipidus.
No set amount of water to drink per day has been established for people with diabetes insipidus.
Talk with your healthcare provider to determine how much water you gotta drink each day for DI.
Sucking on ice chips or sugar-free candies can help keep your mouth moist and increase saliva.
There are four main types of DI, depending on the cause of the vasopressin dysregulation.
The main treatment for DI is drinking enough water to prevent dehydration.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Diabetes insipidus.
National Library of Medicine.
2019;44(1):85-90. doi:10.23736/S0391-1977.18.02718-9
