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Kidney failure/ bed wetting, 15 year old girl, what to do?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Diabetes insipidus: Inability to for failing kidneys to retain fluid which leads to excessive urine production. Unfortunate child will need a kidney transplant. In mean time she will need family to be supportive. Possibly wake her during night to urinate.

Answered 9/28/2016

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