
What Causes Frequent Urination And The Inability To Quench My Thirst?

Diabetes insipidus.
Detailed Answer:
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History of frequent urination every 20 minutes along with in ability to quench thirst can be because of Diabetes insipidus.Diabetes insipidus is a medical condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely dilute urine, with reduction of fluid intake and feeling of polydypsia.Diabetes insipidus is defined as the passage of large volumes (>3 L/24 hr) of dilute urine (< 300 mOsm/kg).So i would advice you 24 hour urine collection and get a urine routine and microscopy test done to find out the specific gravity of urine.
It can be of two types
1)central-characterized by decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone.
2)nephrogenic-characterized by decreased ability to concentrate urine because of resistance to ADH action in the kidney.
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Extreme urination is the cause of loss of important electrolytes causing weakness,fatigue,lassitude and muscle pain.
Though myalgia can be caused by high dose of statin also ,yet increased urination with polydypsia is not a feature.
Characterstic signs of diabetes insipidus are-
Polyuria: The daily urine volume is relatively constant for each patient but is highly variable between patients (3-20 L)
Polydipsia
Nocturia
All characterstic features are present in you!
Tests adviced-
A 24-hour urine collection for determination of urine volume
Serum electrolyte concentrations and glucose level
Urinary specific gravity
Simultaneous plasma and urinary osmolality
Plasma ADH level
In case you have any other query feel free to ask!
Thanks


The marker that had changed significantly was Transferrin
27/10/16 1.77 Saturation 52
11/05/15 2.01 Saturation 49
The report stating may be due to acute and chronic inflammatory disease (negative acute phase reactant) What I read in your response seems to be what I am experiencing Is this TYPE2 diabetes ? What is diabetes insipidus? I have no history of diabetes or any family history of this My life changed after the stroke and all the medication I subsequently am taking. The surgeon wants me on statins as protection as I have a polyurethane patch repair in the artery and sometimes plaques can adhere to the unusual surface. My cholesterol levels at present are 27/20/2016 Total Chol. 3.2 HDL 1.2 LDL 1.8 Non HDL Chol 2.0 Triglyceride 0.5 LDL/HDL Ratio 1.5 CHOL/HDL Ratio 2.7 Described as acceptable as the LDL is below 2.0 Does this help with your opinion that this nighttime driving thirst, it doesn't happen during the day, and constant urinination as I am drinking so much at night is diabetes insisipdus
Diaberes insipidus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are totally different entities.Your blood sugar levels are related to diabetes mellitus(commonly called diabetes),However your current problem is related to diabetes insipidus which has nothing in common with diabetes mellitus except the name.So please don't get confused.
Its most likely Diabetes insididus-Diabetes insipidus is a medical condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely dilute urine.Usually encountered due to the deficiency of anti diuretic hormones.One of the most important roles of ADH is to regulate the body's retention of water; it is released when the body is dehydrated and causes the kidneys to conserve water, thus concentrating the urine and reducing urine volume.Diabetes insipidus occurs due to either decreased secretion of ADH or due to decreased sensitivity of kidney to ADH.
According to,above explaination it can be of two types-
1)central-characterized by decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone.
2)nephrogenic-characterized by decreased ability to concentrate urine because of resistance to ADH action in the kidney.Presentation of every patient is different so exact answer of why these symptoms are more prevelant during night can't be given without having reports of all investigations.
Please undergo all tests as adviced by me,And follow up with a endocrinologist.
Don't worry your symptoms have nothing to do with your lipid profile or statins.


I have my energy back again . The Doctor has prescribed Crestor 10mg now.I have two questions about changing to it. It recommends if and take a half 50mg once daily you have thyroid issues which I do I have hashimoto's thyroidosis and take a half 50mg once daily to tell your Doctor and also the reason the Vascular Surgeon wanted me on Atorvastatin was because he said the research showed it was the best statin as it softened the plaque. Is there any such research applying to Crestor or rovustatin? I need some answers before I return to the stations as I had such severe side effects. I thank you for your opinion but I think diabetes insipidus would surely not stop so quickly just from the removal of a drug. My stroke did go up the central brain stem and possibly could have caused damage to the pituitary gland but I have had a dramatic improvement and complete loss of symptoms just from stopping Lipitor and am feeling 100% better each day. I realize it is better to be on the protective station but it must be one my body can tolerate. During this time since I began all this medication one year ago I have at the age of 65 developed primary Raynauds phenomenon which I read also has a relationship with Hashimoto's thyroiditis when you are placed on beta blockers. I ask these questions as I am trying to find out the best course of treatment to minimize my risk against further stroke. The surgeon said there was minimal evidence of atherosclerosis in my arteries when he operated but as I had a smokers plaque from passive smoking (I have never been a smoker)but my parents were heavy smokers and I am allergic to contrast XXXXXXX so could not have my arteries examined to identify any other blockages, I am seeking advice on my treatment options as I have twice now had to stop statins because if the side effects. Really the dehydration and frequency stopped within 48 hours. Thankyou.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Its very good to hear that you are relieved,Though statin usually don't cause the symptoms you were having but Golden rule of medical science is that their is no rule,Rare things are rare but they do occur.
As per your question yes statin reduce the formation of plaques and minimises the expansion of already formed plaques due to their pleotrophic effect.A low dose statin is good ,continue crestor 10mg,Its a low dose and most likely will not cause adverse effects.
Prophylaxis dose should be 10 or 20mg ;80mg once daily was a very hogh dose and was not meant for stroke prophylaxis.
You could take low dose of statin and keep a watch on your symptoms!
Thank you!
Get well soon.


A low dose statin is good for you!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Its good if you are feeling better off statins,may be as you have so many allergies its among one of them.
In your case just a low dose statin is good enough.
Rest keep on following all the precautions.
Wish you a good luck and a happy recovery ahead.
Follow up after 15days!
Thanks you!
Dr Rishu Saxena,
Newdelhi

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