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Diabetes Insipidus - Complications

Complications From Diabetes Insipidus

Dehydration
Except for dipsogenic diabetes insipidus, which causes the body to retain too much water, diabetes insipidus can cause the body to retain too little water to function properly, and could result in dehydration.  Dehydration can cause:

  • Dry mouth
  • Muscle weakness
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Elevated blood sodium (hypernatremia)
  • Sunken appearance to the eyes
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Weight loss

Electrolyte imbalance
Diabetes insipidus can also cause an electrolyte imbalance.  Electrolytes are minerals in the blood which maintain the balance of fluids in the body.  Electrolyte imbalance can cause symptoms like:

 

  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Muscle pains

Water intoxication
Excessive fluid intake in dipsogenic diabetes insipidus may lead to water intoxication, which is a condition that lowers sodium concentration in the blood, which can damage the brain.

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