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Head injury, brain surgery, and brain tumor are potential causes of Central Diabetes Insipidus. Nephrogenic Diabetes Inspidus is far les common than Central Diabetes Inspipidus and is caused by kidney defects. Kidney disease, an X chromosomal abnormality, and certain pharmaceuticals such as lithium can cause Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Stopping the intake of culprit medications can often reverse Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
Symptoms of the different types of diabetes differ. Fatigue, excessive thirst, and excessive urination are symptoms in common to all forms of the disease. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, as well as weight loss in spite of high appetite. Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus may also include male impotence and blurred vision. Diabetes Insipidus symptoms almost exclusively center on excessive thirst and urination, which can lead to secondary issues including dehydration.
Diabetes Mellitus is incurable and can only be treated. Lifestyle changes, especially diet and exercise regulation, are a key to managing symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Some medications can help patients with Type 2 Diabetes...
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus can only be treated with regular insulin administration. Central Diabetes Insipidus can be treated with a nasal spray of DDAVP, which mimics ADH. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus does not respond to DDAVP but some patients can be helped by taking hydrochlorothiazide, a water pill. Prognosis for Diabetes Insipidus is more positive than for Diabetes Mellitus, which is a chronic and incurable disease with severe and potentially fatal symptoms that range from blindness to coma. Both forms of Diabetes Insipidus rarely result in severe complications.
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