From the desk of Dr.Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. – co founder – With most endocrinologic conditions, physicians prescribe medication, patients take it with varying degrees of compliance, laboratory test are obtained to assess degree of
Diabetes Insipidus
A disorder of salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination. Diabetes insipidus occurs when the body can’t regulate how it handles fluids. The condition is caused by a hormonal abnormality and isn’t related to diabetes. In addition to extreme thirst and heavy urination, other symptoms may include getting up at night to urinate or bed-wetting.
Depending on the form of the disorder, treatments might include hormone therapy, a low-salt diet, or drinking more water.
Diabetes insipidus: Polyuria.
October 10, 2014
Polyuria is defined as the passage of excessive quantities of urine. Pollakauria is defined as urinary frequency; in other words, more trips to the bathroom regardless of urine volume. Polyuria is arbitrarily defined as the
Diabetes insipidus: Thirst.
October 10, 2014
From Lewis Blevins, MD – Thirst is really difficult to define. It is best described as a desire to ingest water. This is different from having a dry mouth. Both may, however, occur at the
Diabetes Insipidus: A few clinical pearls
September 25, 2014
From Lewis Blevins. MD – Polyuria in the setting of thirst and increased water intake, with a dilute urine, and a high or high normal serum sodium (>141-142 mEq/L) is usually recognizable as DI. Some