Patient's question:
Grandpa and Dad both have diabetes insipidus. It's not known if this is hereditary across generations. Why do they get diabetes insipidus? What is the cause? Hello, why do you get diabetes insipidus?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes insipidus is caused by abnormal antidiuretic hormone in the body, leading to frequent urination. It is recommended to first go to the hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause of diabetes insipidus. Tests such as a urinalysis and a cranial examination can be performed. Medications such as antibiotics, antifungal drugs, antitumor drugs, and antiviral drugs may be involved. Among these, lithium carbonate may cause NDI by impairing the cAMP evolution of cells and affecting the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.