When there is dehydration, an obstruction in the urinary tract or kidney failure, your urine can decrease, but when the opposite happens and there is excess fluid, this could be associated with a rare disease called diabetes insipidus.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, this disease has nothing to do with diabetes mellitus, although they have almost the same name because they cause frequent urination and increased thirst.
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Commonly known diabetes “is a chronic, long-term disease” where “the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces,” causing sugar to remain in the bloodstream. , as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the area of this disease, it is common to talk about type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, which is why you are probably not familiar with the term diabetes insipidus.
What is diabetes insipidus?
It is actually a rare condition that “affects 1 in 25,000 people worldwide,” indicates the Cleveland Clinic.
The aforementioned site explains that it is a disease in which “the body produces too much urine and cannot retain water properly.”
It develops when the body does not produce enough ADH or vasopressin, the antidiuretic hormone that regulates water in the body, or the kidneys simply do not use it properly.
This is what urine looks like when you have a kidney infection
What are the symptoms of diabetes insipidus?
- Feeling very thirsty and drinking more fluids frequently
- Need to urinate more frequently
- Large amount of clear urine
A person with untreated diabetes insipidus may experience symptoms of dehydration such as:
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth, lips and eyes
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Difficulty performing simple mental tasks
- Fainting
If you present any of the symptoms described above, it is necessary to seek medical attention since frequent urination is a clear sign that something is happening with our health.
Your doctor will tell you what evaluation is appropriate to diagnose diabetes insipidus, although the most common is to perform a water deprivation test and blood tests.
Treatment will depend on the cause, but if you do not receive adequate care you could be exposed to health complications such as dehydration, which is life-threatening. (YO)
