Symptoms & Signs
- Excessive thirst
- May be intense or uncontrollable
- May involve a craving for ice water
- Excessive urine volume
Diagnosis & Tests
- MRI of the head
- Urinalysis
- Urine output
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Diabetes insipidus : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Diabetes insipidus : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Diabetes insipidus : Treatment
Review Date : 3/5/2010
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