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Why does hypernatremia occur in patients with diabetes insipidus?
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Dehydration: If you have diabetes insipidus and don't take in enough water to balance what you urinate out, hypernatremia can result. Ddavp (desmopressin) can usually return your life to normal. Talk w/your doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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