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Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidis

Diabetes insipidus is a disease that occurs because of a lack of an anti-diuretic hormone or a problem with the kidneys that make them immune to the hormone. The disease causes a variety of symptoms.

  1. Excess Urine

    • A normal human produces 1.5 to 2.5 liters of urine per day, while a person with diabetes insipidus passes between 2.5 to 15 liters depending upon the severity.

    Excessive Thirst

    • Excessive urination due to diabetes insipidus leads to dehydration in the body. When bodily fluids become depleted, patients feel very thirsty no matter how much they drink.

    Other Urinary Symptoms

    • Adults and potty trained children with diabetes insipidus often get up frequently during the night to urinate and may even wet the bed. Babies with the disease produce unusually wet diapers many times each day.

    Childhood Symptoms

    • Children with diabetes insipidus show a variety of symptoms, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dry skin and cold hands and feet. Children with diabetes insipidus may be hard to console and are often categorized as "failure to thrive" due to their reduced height and weight.

    Warning

    • Dehydration caused by diabetes insipidus can be fatal. Anyone with symptoms of the disease needs immediate medical attention.

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