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Diabetes insipidus is a condition that results from insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), a hormone that helps the kidneys and body conserve the correct amount of water. Normally, the antidiuretic hormone controls the kidneys’ output of urine. It is secreted by the hypothalamus (a small gland located at the base of the brain) and stored in the pituitary gland and then released into the bloodstream. ADH is secreted to decrease the amount of urine output so that dehydration does not occur. Diabetes insipidus, however, causes excessive production of very diluted urine and excessive thirst. The disease is categorized into groups. Two of the groups are described below:
Diabetes insipidus can be caused by several conditions, including the following:
Treating diabetes insipidus depends on what is causing the disease. Treating the cause usually treats diabetes insipidus. Specific treatment for diabetes insipidus will be determined by your physician based on:
Treatment may include modified antidiuretic hormone drugs or drugs to stimulate the production of the antidiuretic hormone.