Diabetes insipidus

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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

Diabetes insipidus can cause your body to retain an inadequate amount of water to function properly, and you can become dehydrated. Dehydration can cause:

  • Dry mouth
  • Muscle weakness
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Hypernatremia
  • Sunken appearance to your eyes
  • Fever or headache, or both
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Weight loss

Diabetes insipidus can also cause an electrolyte imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood — such as sodium, potassium and calcium — that maintain the balance of fluids in your body. Electrolyte imbalance can cause symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, irritability and muscle pains.

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Sept. 6, 2008

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