It is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. ADH is released from the pituitary gland and acts on the kidneys to prevent the loss of excess fluids through urination. ADH operates on “transmembrane protein called aquaporin that open up to allow water into collecting ducts” (Mandal, 2013, p. 1). In Neurogenic (Central) DI, extremely low ADH is unable to prevent the kidney from passing dilute urine resulting in polyuria and manifesting in polydipsia. The elevated sodium serum level is an indication of dehydration due to the lack of ADH resulting in an imbalance between sodium and water concentration in the…
Mr. Metzner is clearly showing an alteration of ADH (antidiuretic hormone). Having a deficient amount of ADH, means your urine cannot be concentrated and you would need to drink an incredibly large amount of water in order for your kidneys to filter out what they need to. Due to the fact that Mr. Metzner is deficient in ADH, he will have to urinate frequently. This could be a sign or symptom of many diseases or disorders; one being diabetes insipidus. Other possible causes of deficient ADH are drinking alcohol and the use of diuretics.…
A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Essence, B, Lewis Housatonic Community College A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that is caused by the destruction of cells that normally produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that removes glucose from the bloodstream for use by the body. Therefore, low insulin levels limit glucose use, increasing blood glucose levels.…
Due to some injuries or viral diseases, the hypothalamus or pituitary gland get damaged and might be rendered unable to produce the hormone vasopressin. In some, the kidneys might have defect or be damaged due to certain reasons resulting in inability to respond to vasopressin. This lack of vasopressin or inability to respond to vasopressin causes the body to lose water through excessive urination. This is known as diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus varies from diabetes insipidus mainly in the hormone involved.…
Case Study A 14-year-old girl and her mother came into the emergency room with concerns of the child experiencing lethargy, polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss, even though she has been eating. The mother also mentioned that the patient’s breath has been smelling “fruity”. After further examination, it was determined that she has a high heart rate and high blood pressure.…
Reply #2 From Solomon M. to Harris M. Hello Mr. Harris, I like how brief and strength to the point your response to the DQ is. You did a great job at scaring this kid to put his diabetes under control by eating healthy and exercise. Losing his toes, finger and extremities are very possible if his sugar levels are not kept under control. Great job, encouraging him to manage his diabetes to live along and healthy life.…
BRIEFING: DIABETES AMONG BLACK, LATINO, AND NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATIONS TO: CHAIR, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH DISPARITIES, NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM: JANEL GRANT, DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Executive Summary The burden of diabetes is more prevalent among minorities than the white population. While minorities are more likely than whites to be diagnosed with diabetes, the rates of difficulties differ by disease and minority group. Diabetes is detrimental among the Black, Latino, and Native American populations. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death and the United States.…
Adrenal insufficiency so called Addison Disease is an endocrine condition defined as the inadequate production or action of glucocorticoids, principally a steroid hormone called cortisol. The adrenal insufficiency is a rare condition in childhood, but it carries the risk of adrenal crisis in the event of a child becoming unwell as a result of intercurrent illness, injury or surgery. Pathophysiology The adrenal glands have many functions contributing to homeostasis in the body. This is one of the most important glands in the human body.…
Diabetes Mellitus type 2 is a common chronic metabolic disorder and of the main causes of death in the United States. The total prevalence of diabetes in the United States is 25.8 million people, of these; 7.0 million have undiagnosed diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). Among adults, diabetes is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, renal failure, blindness, and non-traumatic amputations of lower extremities (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the latest evidence base information available to diagnose, and manage patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. A clinical scenario with an assessment, diagnostic tests, management plan, and a theoretical framework will be included.…
A loss of ADH disrupts the body's water balance, leading to excessive urine production and the other features of the disorder. In 30 to 50 percent of all cases of neurohypophysis diabetes insipidus, the cause of the disorder is unknown. Studies suggest that some of these cases may have an autoimmune basis. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs.…
The patient will show up to his regular visit or appointment with his physician, and then will prescribe his regular medication. After that, the physician will refer the patient to the diabetic pharmacy clinic service for his medication .The patient will take an appointment for the pharmacy clinic by scheduling an appropriate timing for the patient and the pharmacist; the scheduling will be done by medical information management or diabetes register. The diabetes register is used to recall patients at specific intervals and for annual review. For non-attenders a choice should be made within the team to agree the process for follow-up, e.g. send total of 3 appointment dates, and no attendance, document and flag up on repeat prescription.…
These two are the medical terms used for increased thirst and increased urination, respectively. Polydipsia and polyuria goes together because elevated blood sugars will cause your kidney to filter out the sugar in the bloodstream. Sugar will be removed through frequent urination (polydipsia). Since water is also exreted everytime you pass out urine, you will feel thirsty most of the time and if your fluids will not be replenished, you will ultimately suffer from…
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is the result of the body not properly producing, storing or releasing anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). This can be caused by a number of factors and/or injuries to certain organs of the body. DI is an uncommon disorder characterized by two major symptoms: polyuria and polydipsia (American). Polyuria is defined as the excretion of large amounts of urine. Polydipsia is defined as intense thirst even though large amounts of fluids are consumed.…
Introduction Diabetes is a disease that affects many people in a community and if not diagnosed and managed properly, can lead to other comorbidities. There is help for those who are diabetic, from resources and educations provided from the healthcare field to all organizations in the community. Discussed here will be one organization, the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The goals, mission, funding, who is helped, how they are helped, and all services and education pertaining to the ADA will be explained. Prevention is the better choice but knowledge of how lifestyle changes have a great impact on this disease and lowering the chances of further diseases.…
For this news article I am going to talk about Diabetes. I chose this topic because so many Americans have diabetes and it is a very hard struggle for them. 347 million people worldwide have diabetes. Diabetes is when the human body’s blood glucose levels are above normal levels. When we eat food it is turned into either glucose or sugar that then our body’s use for energy.…