Diabetes insipidus Flashcards
1
Q
causes of diabetes inspidius ?
A
cranial (decreased ADH production)
- idiopathic
- head trauma
- pituitary surgery
- DIDMOAD
- craniopharyngioma
- haemochromatosis
nephrogenic (decreased ADH sensitivity)
- tubuo-interstitial - obstruction, pyelonephritis, sickle cell
- drugs e.g. lithium
- genetic
- hypercalcaemia, hypokalaemia
2
Q
treatment for cranial diabetes insipidus ?
A
desmopressin
3
Q
treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus ?
A
thiazide like diuretics
low salt and protein diet
4
Q
features of diabetes insipidus ?
A
polyuria
polydipsia
high plasma osmolality and low urine osmolality
