Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
1
Q
Types
A
Central
Nephrogenic
2
Q
Central causes
A
Trauma
Encephalitis
Tumour
3
Q
Nephrogenic causes
A
Lithium
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcemia
4
Q
Pathophysiology
A
No ADH Produced/ Reduced peripheral response
5
Q
Investigations
A
water deprivation, Desmopressin test
6
Q
Treatment
A
Treat underling cause
Desmopressin if cranial
TLD, Free water, High dose desmopressin if Nephrogenic