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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a brain tumour, a severe head injury, or complications during brain or pituitary surgery.
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These conditions can damage the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, which can lead to the body's inability to properly balance the body's fluid levels.
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Summary
Diabetes insipidus occurs when your body can't properly balance the body's fluid levels.
Your kidneys filter the fluid portion of your blood to remove waste products. The majority of the fluid is returned to the bloodstream while the waste and a smaller amount of fluid make up urine.
Diabetes insipidus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Four underlying conditions can lead to DI. Central DI is the most common type and is caused by destruction of part of the pituitary gland that produces vasopressin, which regulates…
Diabetes Insipidus | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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The 3 most common causes of cranial diabetes insipidus are: a brain tumour that damages the hypothalamus or pituitary gland a severe head injury that damages the hypothalamus or pituitary…
Diabetes insipidus - Causes - NHS
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A person with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is likely to have the following symptoms: Symptoms of dehydration such as dry mouth, fatigue and dizziness. Excessive thirst. Large amounts of urine output…
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Symptoms & Treatment
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