Question 1

an 26 year old, no serious health issues/diabetes.  in coma from hypoglycaemia... no brain injury. got insulin injection... can wake up in 2-5 days?

Accepted Answer

Odd statement: You state there is no brain injury in someone in a hypoglycemia induced coma. How would anyone know?Insulin shock can cause brain injury just as easily as trauma. You would not know until the person woke up, if they ever did. Some do, some can persist in a vegetative state indefinitely.A doc who has reviewed the case and examined the patient would have a better chance of answering your questions.

Question 2

what type of head injury cause diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

Head injury dia insi: Approximately 30 to 50 percent of patients who survived post traumatic brain injury demonstrate endocrine abnormalities
diabetes insipidus is an exception as it does have a specific history.Di most commonely associated with severe tbi and basilar skull fractureand cranial nerve involvement, craniofacial trauma, and post cardiopulmonary arrest.
Delayed onset of di isassociated with post pitutary lesi.

Question 3

can symptoms of diabetes insipidus disappear?

Accepted Answer

If the cause disappe: The degree of recovery is largely dependent on the underlying cause of the disease. Complete resolution of symptoms may not be seen in individuals with severe disease. Chronic diabetes insipidus, although inconvenient, is not usually a dire medical condition. When properly treated, diabetes insipidus itself does not reduce life expectancy. The prognosis, therefore, depends on the underlying diseas.

Question 4

how common is diabetes insipidus in children?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes insipidus: The incidence of diabetes insipidus in the general population is three in 100, 000.

Question 5

foods  that help people with diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

It depeds on reason: One component of effective management of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is the low sodium diet. Restricted sodium intake limits renal solute load and permits full effectiveness of chorothiazide. The usual sodium intake for persons in the us is about 5000 mg/day. From a medical perspective, the low sodium restriction for treatment of hypertension is 2400 mg/day.

Question 6

i am wondering what herbs help treat diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte problem: Diabetes insipidus occurs due to either abnormality in hormone secretion from the brain or kidney not responding to this hormone. It is very important to find out the cause as severe eletrolytes abnormalities can occur. Herbs may not be advisable, as underlying cause must be identified and treated.Some herbs can do more damage to the kidney. Please talk to your doctor before starting any medicine.

Question 7

how often is diabetes insipidus from lithium reversible?

Accepted Answer

Early = better: I can't tell you how often, but I can strongly urge you to see your provider ASAP to stop taking lithium and if this is a fairly new problem, it is more likely to reverse, but it can take time. The damage done is to the kidney - be sure to stay well hydrated and make an appointment. I hope you've caught it in time - good thinking to ask! Best wishes for a good result!

Question 8

what is the difference between diabetes insipidus and  mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated conditions: Diabetes mellitus (dm) is a condition of excessively high sugars which can cause one to void large amounts of urine frequently. Type 1 dm is caused by pancreatic failure so Insulin is required. Type 2 dm is resistance to Insulin or inefficient use. Diabetes insipidus is voiding large amounts of urine frequently due to either kidney or brain disorder, both unrelated to sugar & insulin.

Question 9

could symptoms of diabetes insipidus disappear and then return, why?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Di comes in a central(brain)form and kidney form.Things that cause interruption of the di hormone production, release, storage, transport or kidney sensitivity can give di. Trauma around production areas, as might occur with brain surgery & an infection like encephalitis might produce a transient di that resolves as production returns to normal levels.

Question 10

how does diabetes insipidus affect lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Little: Diabetes insipidus is caused by the inability of the kidneys to conserve water, which leads to frequent urination and pronounced thirst.The outcome depends on the underlying disorder. If treated, diabetes insipidus does not cause severe problems or reduce life expectancy.

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