Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards

1
Q

Types

A

Central
Nephrogenic

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2
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Central causes

A

Trauma
Encephalitis
Tumour

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3
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Nephrogenic causes

A

Lithium
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcemia

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4
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Pathophysiology

A

No ADH Produced/ Reduced peripheral response

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5
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Investigations

A

water deprivation, Desmopressin test

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6
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Treatment

A

Treat underling cause
Desmopressin if cranial
TLD, Free water, High dose desmopressin if Nephrogenic

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