diabetes insipidus Flashcards
how is cranial diabetes treated
desmopression
what diuretic is used for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and why
Thiazide diuretics
Lead to sodium depletion, which increases sodium and water reabsorption in the proximal tubules As a result, less water reaches the distal collecting tubules and urine volume decreases
what medication can cause nephrogenic DI
lithium
what is self care advice for diabetes insipidus
Encourage adequate fluid intake and a low-sodium, low-protein diet.
Treat according to the underlying mechanism and cause.
what test is done to determine DI
Obtain subsequent studies (e.g., water deprivation test) to distinguish between primary polydipsia, CDI, and NDI.
what are the causes CDI
tumour
trauma
idiopathic
ischaemia
stroke
what are causes of NDI
lithium and mutation of ADH receptor
