Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
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Diabetes Insipidus disease
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inability or lack of secretion of ADH
Excessive water loss through
Leads to high concentration of serum electrolytes due to dehydration
2
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Nephrogenic (DI)
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Genetic disorder
ADH is present but kidneys do not respond to it
water absorbtion does not occur properly
3
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Primary(DI)
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ADH not produced in sufficient amounts due to physical abnormality
Secondary is caused due to injury
4
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Drug related(DI)
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Drugs interfere with ADH secretion and absorption
Lithum and demecycline main causes
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