What is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a condition where the body produces too much urine. The kidneys do not respond to an antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin. This condition may be acquired from other conditions or medications; or hereditary.
How do members experience nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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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 nephrogenic diabetes insipidus*
Who has nephrogenic diabetes insipidus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 11 |