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Why does someone feel so thirsty after a pituitary surgery?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Diabetes "Insipidus": When the pituitary is damaged, the body is unable to conserve fluids . This results in significantly thirsty feeling. This condition is termed diabetes insipidus and it is treatable. Contact your doctor for evaluation

Answered 9/25/2014

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