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Partial Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus Causes & Symptoms

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a medical disorder that is often confused with Diabetes mellitus or high blood sugar. Partial Neurogenic DI is a specific type of the disorder caused by malfunctions of glands that create common symptoms of DI.

  1. Identification

    • Diabetes Insipidus is a condition that caused by the inability of your body to regulate cycles of fluid retention and elimination. Partial Neurogenic DI is a type of DI caused by an insufficient amount of a hormone called vasopressin produced by your pituitary gland.

    Causes

    • There are a number of possible causes for vasopressin shortages that lead to Partial Nephrogenic DI, including pituitary tumors, bacterial or viral infections that attack your pituitary gland, head injuries or genetics. Normally, cases of DI that occur due to genetics develop during childhood.

    Effects

    • Vasopressin serves as the equalizer between producing urine and retaining fluid necessary for bodily functions. When your body does not produce enough vasopressin, your kidneys continually produce urine without stopping.

    Types of Symptoms

    • The most common symptoms of Partial Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus is excessive thirst and very frequent urination, enough to produce up to 16 quarts of urine per day. Other possible symptoms of Partial Neurogenic DI include waking up frequently to urinate, incontinence, lethargy, loss of appetite, moodiness, nausea and bedwetting.

    Treatment

    • There is no cure for Partial Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Normally, patients control the disorder through the use of antidiuretic medications that substitute for the actions of vasopressin.

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