Diabetes insipidus primary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Majority of the cause of diabetes insipidus are idiopathic. However, for the ones in which the causes are known, prevention of the causes can help in avoiding diabetes insipidus.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of diabetes insipidus include:[1]
- Reduction of salt intake
- Avoidance of lithium and other drugs that can cause the harmful effects on the kidney.
- Hydration
References
- ↑ Bendz H, Aurell M (1999). "Drug-induced diabetes insipidus: incidence, prevention and management". Drug Saf. 21 (6): 449–56. PMID 10612269.