Water Balance and Antidiuretic Hormone

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Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a disorder caused by deficient antidiuretic hormone production, leading to excessive urination and intense thirst.Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a disorder where kidneys fail to respond to ADH, causing excessive urination and dilute urine despite normal ADH levels.Primary PolydipsiaPrimary Polydipsia is a condition characterized by excessive water intake leading to dilutional hyponatremia and low serum osmolality without intrinsic renal or endocrine dysfunction.Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) causes hyponatremia due to excessive ADH leading to water retention and concentrated urine.

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