Urine test for diabetes insipidus

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Avatar f tn She never mentioned anything about insulin and that's because she has Diabetes Insipidus, which she clearly stated. Diabetes Insipidus IS NOT Diabetes Mellitus.
172023 tn?1334672284 Even though a test for hyperadrenocorticism was performed a couple of years ago I think that it would be a good idea to repeat it since a lot can change in a couple of years for a dog with their accelerated life spans. It would not hurt to test for diabetes insipidus either. Diabetes Insipidus can occur with other diseases and is very controllable with Desmopressin Acetate.
Avatar f tn Diabetes Insipidus is not the normal type of diabetes that can be controlled by food or by medications like metformin or insulin. Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 are those that are controlled by food and or medications like metformin or insulin. Diabetes Insipidus is a rare condition and nothing to do with the the pancreas and production of insulin or lack of it. A blood sugar monitor will be of no use to someone with Diabetes Insipidus.
Avatar m tn This forum deals mostly with type 2 diabetes, people who have high blood sugar levels [mellitus]. Diabetes insipidus is kidney related. For best answers, the forum to post on is Kidney Disease & Disorders.
Avatar f tn m getting a little concerned about his size and not growing very much. He was tested back in the spring for Diabetes Insipidus for drinking so much water and it came back positive. My child eats and eat and eats but gains nothing... Could both of these issues, Diabetes Insipidus and lack of growth, be something more and maybe I should bring something up at his 2 yr appt in a month?
Avatar f tn t need my ddavp pill anymore is because he said my sodium level has never went low (I think he said it gets either extremely low or high when you have diabetes insipidus). I also went for a urine test called urine specific gravity right before I take my next dose of the pill. He said it came back fine/normal-which I think ment my urine was fine without the pill.
1685471 tn?1305360419 It can be also be due to many other reasons which can be physiological or disease-related, and include excessive intake of liquids, diuretic substances (including tea, caffeine, alcohol, certain drugs), anxiety, exposure to cold, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus (central or nephrogenic), urinary tract infections or obstruction, etc to name a few more common ones. In males prostatitis can also cause such symptoms.
358018 tn?1200451427 The term diabetes melitis comes from the Greek word for fountain. I'm not sure diabetes is the best term in the world. There are varieties of insulin-utilization syndromes. The only way to know for sure is to have either a fasting glucose test or what is called an insulin clamp test. You could probably do the fasting glucose test youself by researching the protol in the internet, now that inexpensive accurate blood sugar meters are available.
Avatar n tn If the levels are so low and potassium levels are high maybe a creatinine clearance test should be done to test the condition of the kidney and rule out diabetes insipidus. CPK or creatinine phosphokinase and liver enzymes should be done if there is muscle wasting. Diabetes insipidus can also cause whole body edema. Please consult an endocrine specialist and a nephrologist. Take care!
Avatar f tn He has none of the symptoms of diabetes insipidus, except peeing frequently. I guess we'll have to go to a doc. Thank you for your help.
Avatar n tn My son was tested for diabetes insipidus. The symptoms I was told to look for are extreme thirst and extreme urination which leads to dehydration. To my knowledge it is not related to infections but my son is eight and not as young as your grand child. Maybe that changes the symptoms.
Avatar m tn One is diabetes mellitus or high blood sugar. Second is diabetes insipidus where diluted urine is passed. And the third is non bacterial urinary tract infection. Please consult an internal medicine specialist to rule these out. Hope this helps. Do let me know if there is any thing else and keep me posted. Take care!
Avatar n tn I have been having problems with diluted urine. I had to get a drug test for a job and it came back as diluted. Specific gravity was 1.0012. I was asked to retest. I had one glass of water in the morning and had the test in the afternoon. It also came back diluted. Specific gravity 1.002. I went to my doctor to find out if it was a side effect from medicine. She said no and sent me for another urinalysis. It also came back as diluted with a specific gravity of 1.000.
454221 tn?1259445739 First time they did a urine test to check for UTI and ***** his finger to test for sugar. That was about a month ago and both came out fine. Took him to his regular dr.'s and did a urine test again and that came out fine, but no sugar test. Should I be concerned that it could be diabetes or something much worse? The only other person in our family that I know has diabetes is his great uncle. No one that close just yet.
Avatar m tn Is there a medication for Diabetes Insipidus other than Desmopressin? The headaches as a side affect are dibilitating. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/557217'>peuatrygland diabetts</a>.
Avatar m tn I guess your vet is suggesting using the DDAVP (Desmopressin) inhaler as eyedrops. From what I can tell, this stuff runs about $78 a bottle (less if you get more than one bottle). I am kind of confused as to why you are being prescribed DAVPP for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, because that's usually prescribed for CENTRAL Diabetes Insipidus, caused when the pituitary gland doesn't secrete enough ADH.
Avatar n tn I have been diagnosed with a fib, several years ago and am taking meds (beta blocker and antiarrhythmic, coumadin) I had a PVI 18 months ago and initially the frqency and duration of episodes diminished but never disappeared. recently, I was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus and have a fib episodes of increasing frequency (almost daily0 and duration (3-8 hours). Can there be a relationship between the tow (a fib and diabetes insipidus?
Avatar f tn During a couple of years I have sometimes had hypernatremia (maybe dehydration), and often hypercalcemia (due to hyperparathyroidism). Maybe I have partial diabetes insipidus. I am wondering whether I could also have adrenal insufficiency. But I don't have low sodium or cravings for salt. On the contrary I don't like/tolerate salt. My S-Corsol has been normal. I don't have hyperaldosteronism. I am 65 years old. I have had much stress and burnout in my history.
Avatar f tn It can be due to many reasons which can be physiological or disease-related, and include excessive intake of liquids, diuretic substances (including tea, caffeine, alcohol, certain drugs), anxiety, exposure to cold, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus (central or nephrogenic), urinary tract infections or obstruction, etc to name a few more common ones.
Avatar f tn Perhaps testing for endocrine disorders, especially Hypoadrenocorticism, Hyperadrenocortism, and Diabetes Insipidus would help. Whatever the cause it is essential that your dog drink and eat. Unlike cats, dogs can fast temporarily without problems, but they must drink. She should be hospitalized and given IV fluid therapy if she is not drinking. If she continues not to eat she should be given an appetite stimulant, such as Mirtazipine.
327385 tn?1378360731 i was just diagnosed with diabetes insipidus.i had pituitary surgery for a tumor.my hypothalamus was damanged during surgery.i have been gaining weight-very tired-moody lately.is this realted to diabetes insipidus?is di serious or med will fix ?any outher problems besides thirsty-and urination to watch for?endo dident tell me much about it.just give me dessmon nasial spray.i was wornding if thats why i cant lose weight?i gain around 3 to 5 pnds week.then take it off the next.
Avatar f tn Hello, Without examination confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but frequent urination(polyuria) can be due to diabetes mellitus. Other possibilities are diabetes insipidus, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis(inflammation of the kidneys),urinary tract infection, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia(low potassium),hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism and diuretic drugs. Also UTI’s need to be evaluated. For this is suggest you to consult a physician and get urine culture done. I hope it helps.
327385 tn?1378360731 Run away from that doctor immediately! You might be better served by a neurologist since your problem is located in your brain/pituitary and you've had brain surgery. Most endocrinologists deal with Type I or Type II diabetes (not DI), few deal with thyroid conditions and still very, very few deal with pituitary conditions. You are *not* obese - you have dealt with brain tumor, brain surgery, and now DI.
Avatar m tn Adding a complicating wrench into everything is the fact that she was diagnosed earlier this week with Diabetes Insipidus, and has numerous issues with keeping her sodium levels under adequate control (they have been persistently in 171-176) and maintaining an appropriate fluid balance and replacing her excessively high urine output.