Diabetes Insipidus Research Paper
CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS OF DIABETES INSIPIDUS Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is defined as a disorder that causes a high volume of urine in a patient; this massive volume of urine is usually accompanied by intense thirst. Although very different from Diabetes Mellitus, the disorder can affect infants, children and adults as well. With numerous causes and symptoms, there are also several different treatments for DI.
I hope to cover and briefly discuss some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for Diabetes Insipidus. The goal is also to explain, how the disorder differentiates from the more commonly known Diabetes Mellitus.
Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus
Signs and symptoms of the disease may vary for infants as oppose to children …show more content…
Central Neurogenic DI sometimes called Central DI is the most commonly caused by traumatic brain injuries. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is most often a side effect of the use of lithium therapy. Causes of Diabetes Insipidus
Most commonly DI is caused by trauma or as a result of surgery to the pituitary and hypothalamus regions. Patients may exhibit 1 of 3 patterns. The disorder may be Transient, which would only be temporary; Triphasic, which in this case patients need to be observed a bit more often clinically, DI, can also be permanent.
Treatments
Treating DI can be quite simple; drinking enough fluids to replace the loss of urine can decrease the symptoms. If for any reason the oral intake is insufficient and IV intravenous fluid can be used. Constant monitoring for fluid retention is needed for patients with Diabetes Insipidus during initial therapy. Treatment for Nephrogenic DI may also include a low sodium diet and diuretics, which will enhance water reabsorption (Holcomb 2002). …show more content…
Alternative drugs include vasopressin and carbamazepine which is rarely used due to it’s side effects Khardori (2014). As mentioned previously diuretics are also sometimes prescribed to treat DI. While signs and symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus may somewhat resemble those of Diabetes Mellitus, they differs is such a tremendous way. The core focus in Diabetes Mellitus, which is the low production of insulin, is not a presented problem in DI. It is a low amount of ADH, the antidiuretic hormone that causes fluid
I hope to cover and briefly discuss some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for Diabetes Insipidus. The goal is also to explain, how the disorder differentiates from the more commonly known Diabetes Mellitus.
Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus
Signs and symptoms of the disease may vary for infants as oppose to children …show more content…
Central Neurogenic DI sometimes called Central DI is the most commonly caused by traumatic brain injuries. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is most often a side effect of the use of lithium therapy. Causes of Diabetes Insipidus
Most commonly DI is caused by trauma or as a result of surgery to the pituitary and hypothalamus regions. Patients may exhibit 1 of 3 patterns. The disorder may be Transient, which would only be temporary; Triphasic, which in this case patients need to be observed a bit more often clinically, DI, can also be permanent.
Treatments
Treating DI can be quite simple; drinking enough fluids to replace the loss of urine can decrease the symptoms. If for any reason the oral intake is insufficient and IV intravenous fluid can be used. Constant monitoring for fluid retention is needed for patients with Diabetes Insipidus during initial therapy. Treatment for Nephrogenic DI may also include a low sodium diet and diuretics, which will enhance water reabsorption (Holcomb 2002). …show more content…
Alternative drugs include vasopressin and carbamazepine which is rarely used due to it’s side effects Khardori (2014). As mentioned previously diuretics are also sometimes prescribed to treat DI. While signs and symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus may somewhat resemble those of Diabetes Mellitus, they differs is such a tremendous way. The core focus in Diabetes Mellitus, which is the low production of insulin, is not a presented problem in DI. It is a low amount of ADH, the antidiuretic hormone that causes fluid