29 year woman with 1 month history of headache , increased thrist and urinary frequency.
Urinary out put over 24 hours was 8 liters.Fluid deprivation test was performed with following
results:
Time Serum Osm Urine Osm Serum ADH Urine output
Baseline 144 80 2 -
1 hour 147 80 2 600
2 hour 150 80 2 500
Q. What is the diagnosis?
Q. Treatment?
Answere: This patient has central diabetic inspidus and his defect seems to be severe.The D/D should include both central and nephrogenic dI, as well psychogenic polydipsia and diuretic use.
Desmopressin( Vasopressin) is the prefered teatment.
Vasopressin
Urinary out put over 24 hours was 8 liters.Fluid deprivation test was performed with following
results:
Time Serum Osm Urine Osm Serum ADH Urine output
Baseline 144 80 2 -
1 hour 147 80 2 600
2 hour 150 80 2 500
Q. What is the diagnosis?
Q. Treatment?
Answere: This patient has central diabetic inspidus and his defect seems to be severe.The D/D should include both central and nephrogenic dI, as well psychogenic polydipsia and diuretic use.
Desmopressin( Vasopressin) is the prefered teatment.
Vasopressin
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