Notes in 02_Diabetes Insipidus

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Cranial diabetes insipidus}} is {{c2::when the hypothalamus does not produce ADH for the posterior pituitary gland to secret…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus}} is {{c2::when the kidneys are not responsive to ADH secondary to trauma (e.g. lithium toxicity, hyper…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Diabetes Insipidus}} {{c1::Polyuria (excessive urine production >3 L/day)}} {{c1::Polydipsia (excessive thirst)}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Diabetes Insipidus {{c1::Cranial: trauma (e.g. posterior pituitary or hypothalamus injury) and surgery}} {{c1::Nephrogenic: hypertension, ge…
Published	02/10/2024	U&Es of Diabetes Insipidus show {{c1::Hypernatraemia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Urine Osmolality of Diabetes Insipidus is {{c1::low (<300 mOsm/kg)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Test of Choice for Diagnosis of {{c2::Diabetes Insipidus}} is {{c1::Water Deprivation Test}}
Published	02/10/2024	Explain the results of the Water Deprivation Test for Cranial Diabetes InsipidusResults: {{c1::high or normal urine osmolality after desmopressin…
Published	02/10/2024	Explain the results of the Water Deprivation Test for Nephrogenic Diabetes InsipidusResults: {{c1::persistent low urine osmolality after desmopre…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::High/Normal}} urine osmolality post desmopressin indicates {{c2::Cranial}} Diabetes Insipidus
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Low}} urine osmolality post desmopressin indicates {{c2::Nephrogenic}} Diabetes Insipidus
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Cranial Diabetes Insipidus is {{c1::Desmopressin (to replace ADH)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus  {{c1::Treat the underlying cause (e.g. manage hypertension, reverse renal damage, review drugs)}} {{…
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