Diabetes Insipidus Quiz
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I am peeing again within in 2 hours
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Pass urine again within 2 hours
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
A disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate water levels. The cause is damage to either the kidneys or the pituitary gland in the brain.
Frequent urination
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Waking up at least twice a night to pass urine
Fatigue
History of dementia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diabetes insipidus
Have you been passing urine more often?
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Do you have problems waking up frequently to pass urine at night?
Do you feel fatigued?
Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?
Treatment for this condition depends on the cause. The specialist may prescribe medications or hormones to help regulate water levels. Additionally, patients will be asked to monitor and adjust their intake of water and salts.
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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