Question 1

what do antidiuretic hormones do?

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2 things: Hi. ADH (vasopressin) prevents free water loss in the urine (i.e., concentrates the urine) and increases vasoconstriction and availability of Von Willebrand Factor, which augments blood clotting. In my experience (and I'm not a hematologist), the big therapeutic use of the ADH (vasopressin) analog, DDAVP, is in diabetes insipidus. It makes their lives comfortable and livable.

Question 2

what's antidiuretic hormone function?

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Anti-enuretic: Anti-diuretic hormone, or vasopressin, is produced in much greater levels at night and when we are lying down flat, thus making the urine produced at night more concentrated & allowing most of us to sleep uninterrupted during the night. It is marketed as a medicine under the name ddavp (desmopressin).  When used properly, it is a very effective treatment for bedwetting.

Question 3

secretion of adh(antidiuretic hormone) is inhibited by?

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Adh (vasopressin): Lesion in pituitary gland or kidney, such as tumor affecting aldosterone or causing dehydration or loss of fluids.

Question 4

is antidiuretic hormone released by the adrenal glands?

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ADH (vasopressin): ADH (vasopressin) is released by the posterior pituitary.

Question 5

can you get syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone without having symptoms?

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Low sodium: Yes, it is common to have a low sodium from SIADH without symptoms.  Your body becomes accustomed to the low na, so you don't feel it.  It would be important to know why you have siadh.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?

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SIADH: Vasopressin (aka anti diuretic hormone) is a hormone that controls the free water content of the body through the regulation of water channels in the kidney.  It is normally released in response to low blood pressure and highly concentrated blood.  When ADH is released, urine concentrates and blood dilutes.  In siadh, vasopressin is released in a atypical way due to pathological factors.

Question 7

what effect does alcohol have on ada, antidiuretic hormone?

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Inhibits it: Alcohol is an inhibitor of adh, (vasopressin) or antidiuretic hormone. ADH (vasopressin) causes one not to urinate, so blocking it causes increased urination. This is the reason why drinking alcohol can actually lead to dehydration.

Question 8

what exactly does the antidiuretic hormone have to do with urinary volume?

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Reduces the volume. : Maintaining fluid balance is an important function of the body. When the body senses dehydration, the brain releases antidiuretic hormone (adh), also called vasopressin, to signal to the kidneys to conserve water. Reabsorption of water leads to lower urine volumes and more concentrated urine. Alcohol blocks ADH release, which is why you urinate so much after drinking.

Question 9

what is the name of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone and hypovolemia?

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SIADH: It is called siadh. It can be caused by several factors and can be serious.

Question 10

could prescription antidiuretic cut down on nighttime urination if this is the only problem?

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Unclear problem: Unfortunately, there is no "antidiuretic" medication. The main thing is to find out how much urination you actually have at night and then work from there to find out why. Initially, you may need to be seen by a urologist. Then the treatment can be catered to your problem. You should also avoid all "natural" meds, as those can cause an interstitial nephritis and increased urination.

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