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Central Diabetes Insipidus
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Synonyms
- CDI
- Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus
- Vasopressin-Sensitive Diabetes Insipidus
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a rare disorder characterized by excessive thirst (polydipsia) and excessive urination (polyuria). It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. CDI is a distinct disorder caused by complete or partial deficiency of the arginine protein, vasopressin (AVP), which is required by the kidneys to manage water balance in the body. If affected individuals do not have access to water, dehydration may occur. Eventually, more serious symptoms can develop including changes in consciousness and confusion associated with dehydration and elevation in serum sodium concentration (hypertonic dehydration). CDI may be caused by any condition that affects the creation, transport or release of vasopressin. CDI may be inherited or acquired. In some cases, no cause can be identified (idiopathic).
Resources
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains
NY
10605
Tel: (914)428-7100
Fax: (914)997-4763
800: (888)663-4637
Askus@marchofdimes.com
http://www.marchofdimes.com
Diabetes Insipidus Foundation, Inc.
5203 New Prospect Court
Ellicott City
MD
21043
United States
Tel: (410)480-0880
info@diabetesinsipidus.org
http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org
Pituitary Network Association (PNA)
P.O. Box 1958
Thousand Oaks
CA
91358
USA
Tel: (805)499-9973
Fax: (805)480-0633
pna@pituitary.org
http://www.pituitary.org, www.acromegaly.org
NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch
2 Information Way
Bethesda
MD
20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)496-7422
NDDIC@info.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
For a Complete Report:
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
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This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 4/13/2007
Copyright 2007 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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