DIABETES INSÍPIDUS
Disease information
DIABETES INSÍPIDUS
Diabetes insípidus
.
A
disorder
of the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, causing
a
lack of control of bodily fluids, which in turn leads to
a
feeling
of thirst and constant need to urinate.
Causes.
It is caused by
a
deficiency
of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) that are secreted into the pituitary gland.
This
deficiency
is caused by:
Tumor of the pituitary gland.
Brain damage per accident and
injury
of the gland.
Brain tumor.
Infections
such as
meningitis
or encephalitis.
Hemorrhages of the gland or adjacent structures.
Aneurysm
.
Kidney
disease
.
Signs and symptoms.
Excessive thirst impossible to calm.
Daily urine colorless in excess of 3 liters.
Dry hands.
Constipation.
Risk Factors.
Disease
or brain damage.
Atherosclerosis
.
Family
history of
diabetes
insipidus.
Prevention.
There is no
specific
.
The alterations of
vascular
origin
or traumatic can be reduced through prevention of the first (see
stroke
) and helmet use in the latter.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
DIAGNOSIS:
Hormonal analysis and blood.
Determination of levels of ADH.
Test of water deprivation.
TREATMENT:
The control of
dehydration
and electrolyte balance is
essential
to eliminate the
problem
.
ADH nasal drops of synthetic powders or injection, as prescribed by your physician.
If the
problem
is caused by
a
tumor or
aneurysm
should I turn to surgery.
Complications.
Deficiency
of
sodium
-
potassium
balance, which can lead to imbalances in the electrical
activity
of the heart, fatigue and congestive heart
failure
.
Forecast.
The underlying cause, whether it
was
a
stroke
, recovery can take up to one year.
If it is
a
precedent brain
infection
, the symptoms can persist indefinitely.
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