What is diabetes insipidus?
Diabetes insipidus, also called central diabetes insipidus, is caused by decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone from the pituitary gland and is characterized by excessive volumes of urine that is diluted in appearance and excessive thirst.
How do members experience diabetes insipidus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diabetes insipidus*
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Unrefreshing or poor sleep
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Nothing reported yet
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Sleep disturbances
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diabetes insipidus*
Who has diabetes insipidus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 20 | |
| 30s | 44 | |
| 40s | 61 | |
| 50s | 106 | |
| 60s | 140 | |
| 70+ | 96 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 178 | |
| Female | 295 |