Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus

Abstract: A 4 page paper discussing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a rare kidney disorder in which the kidneys are unable to reabsorb much of the water that passes through them. NDI patients generally are continually thirsty and are in danger of dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for the very young and very old. Though NDI can be acquired, it generally is congenital and can be inherited in 3 forms: X-linked, autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Filename: KSnephrDiabInsip.rtf

Pages: 4

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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