Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Contents

Used for

vasopressin resistant diabetes insipidus

Broader Terms

diabetes insipidus, kidney disorder

Related Terms

inborn renal tubular transport disorder

Scope Note

polyuric disorder characterized by normal rates of renal filtration and solute excretion, but a persistent hypotonic urine due to the failure of renal tubules to respond to antidiuretic hormones, such as vasopressin, to reduce urine volume; tubular insensitivity to vasopressin can result from genetic defects, diseases, drug effects, or may occur with pregnancy.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • In most cases, if nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by medication (for example, lithium), stopping the medication leads to recovery of normal kidney function.
  • When nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is hereditary, symptoms usually start soon after birth.
  • The diagnosis of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is made if, after the injection, the excessive urination continues, the urine remains dilute, and blood pressure and heart rate do not change.
  • Related Collections Related Article Pathophysiology of Renal Disease and Progression Development of Lithium-Induced Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Is Dissociated from Adenylyl Cyclase Activity Yuedan Li*, Stephen Shaw*, Erik-Jan Kamsteeg*, Alain Vandewalle, and Peter M.
  • Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is lack of response of the kidney to the fluid-conserving action of ADH.

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