What is Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus? Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is a kidney disorder that is characterized by the lack of response the kidneys have to ADHs, or antidiuretic hormones. This hormone is what tells the body to regulate urine production.
When urine is not properly regulated, symptoms such as dehydration and pronounced thirst will appear.
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is often confused with Diabetes Mellitus because of the similarities in name. Though both conditions will cause the sufferer to urinate over 2.5 L per day, the distinction is that those with Diabetes Mellitus will have urine with a high concentration of sugar.
When such a high volume of fluids is passed on a daily basis, dehydration can and will manifest itself in other ways like fatigue, irritability, sunken eyes, weight loss and rapid heart rate.
The recommended treatment for this condition is simply to replace all fluids passed throughout the day to maintain levels of hydration and electrolytes.