Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that causes your body to produce an excessive amount of urine and feel very thirsty. It's caused by a problem with the production or function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), not blood sugar.
Common Symptoms
- Extreme thirst
- Excretion of large amounts of dilute urine
- Dry skin
- Fatigue
- Headache
Clinical Sources
- Arginine Vasopressin Disorders (Diabetes Insipidus)Cleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Diabetes Insipidus:
Chlorides
Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps maintain the bal...
Urine Osmolality
Urine Osmolality is a precise measurement of the concentration of dissolved particles in t...
Creatinine, Urine
Creatinine is a waste product from the normal breakdown of muscle tissue and is filtered b...
Osmolality (Serum)
Serum Osmolality measures the concentration of dissolved particles in the blood, primarily...
Chloride, Urine
Urine Chloride is a vital measurement for evaluating the body's acid-base balance and elec...
Potassium
Potassium (K+) is the primary intracellular cation, essential for maintaining the resting ...
CSF Biochemical Analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that bathes the brain and spinal co...
Chloride
Serum Chloride is a major extracellular anion that works closely with sodium, potassium, a...
Osmolality (Urine)
Urine osmolality is a measure of the concentration of particles dissolved in the urine, pr...
Serum Electrolytes
Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals found in your blood and other body fluids. ...
Serum Osmolality
Serum osmolality is a measure of the concentration of dissolved particles in the blood, pr...
Sodium, Urine (24-Hour)
Urine Sodium measurement is a vital tool in assessing renal handling of electrolytes and v...
Urine Electrolytes
Urine Electrolyte testing measures the concentration of minerals—specifically sodium (Na),...
Basic Kidney Profile
The Basic Kidney Profile (often referred to as Renal Function Test) measures key electroly...
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