People affected by<unk>  lack the ability to feel thirst; thus, they often must be directed to drink.<unk>  persons may undergo training to learn when it is necessary that they drink water. Currently, there is no medicine available to treat<unk> . For people with<unk>  because of hypothalamic damage, there is no surgical or medicinal option to fix the damage. In some cases where<unk>  was caused by growths on thirst centers in the brain, surgical removal of the growths was successful in treating<unk> . Although<unk>  persons must maintain a strict water intake schedule, their diets and participation in physical activities are not limited. People affected by diabetes insipidus have the option of using the intranasal or oral hormone desmopressin acetate (DDAVP), which is molecularly similar enough to vasopressin to perform its function. In this case, desmopressin helps the kidneys to promote reabsorption of water. Some doctors have reported success in treating psychogenic<unk>  patients with electroconvulsive therapy, although the results are mixed and the reason for its success is still unknown. Additionally, some patients who do not successfully complete behavioral therapy may require a nasogastric tube in order to maintain healthy levels of fluids.
Adipsia
Polydipsia
Nocturia
Anuria
Dysuria
Oliguria
Aphagia
Polyuria