Diabetes insipidus
The two main symptoms of diabetes insipidus areoften n eeding to pass large amounts of urine and feeling extremely thirsty.
If you have diabetes insipidus, you maypass pale, watery urine every 15-20 minutes. The amount of urine passed can range from 3 litres (5.2 pints) in mild cases to up to 20 litres (35 pints) in severe cases.
It's also likely that you'll feelthirsty all the time and have a 'dry' feeling that's always present, no matter how much water you drink.
If you need to pass urine regularly and always feel thirsty, your sleeping patterns and daily activities may be disrupted. This can cause tiredness , irritability and difficulty concentrating, which can affect your daily life further.
You may also feel generally unwell and 'run down' much of the time for no apparent reason.
Excessive thirst can be difficult to recognise in children who are too young to speak. Signs and symptoms that could suggest diabetes insipidus include:
In older children, symptoms of diabetes insipidus include:
Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition where you produce a large amount of urine and often feel thirsty.
Needing to frequently pass large amounts of urine and feeling thirsty are the two main symptoms of diabetes insipidus.
Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems with a chemical called antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is also known as vasopressin.
See your GP if you have the symptoms of diabetes insipidus. They'll ask about your symptoms and carry out a number of tests.
Treatments for diabetes insipidus aim to reduce the amount of urine your body produces.
Diabetes insipidus can sometimes cause complications, particularly if it's undiagnosed or poorly controlled.