Diabetes insipidus in the diagnosis of polyuria

Michał Graczyk; Anna Kamińska; Michał Kamiński; Roman Junik; Małgorzata Krajnik

Vol 10, No 3-4 (2011)

Case reports

Published online: 2012-03-02

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Diabetes insipidus in the diagnosis of polyuria

Michał Graczyk, Anna Kamińska, Michał Kamiński, Roman Junik, Małgorzata Krajnik

Advances in Palliative Medicine 2011;10(3-4):111-114.

Vol 10, No 3-4 (2011)

Case reports

Published online: 2012-03-02

Abstract

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition, whereas polyuria may be a symptom of numerous other ailments. Polyuria intensifies thirst (polydipsia), which appears to be a natural reaction to an excessive loss of water in the organism. Before diagnosing rare conditions, hypoglycaemia and kidney failure must be excluded. Borderline cases must consult with an endocrinology specialist.