The constant desire to drink water can testify about the rare but serious endocrine disorder, insensitive diabetes. This explained to "The Conversation" Anatom Dan Baumgardt, a senior lecturer in the school of Psychology and Neurology of Bristol University.
"Unstable diabetes is very different from more popular diabetes. It has nothing to do with the blood of the glucose level and is caused by an anti-policarling hormone (ADH) malfunction, "the scientist explained.
This hormone, known as Argentine Vaseppress (AVP), regulates the balance of water in the body. It helps the kidneys maintain water, especially in the conditions of dehydration. When this system is disrupted, for example, in case of ADH deficiency, a person begins to lose too much liquid, even in a large amount of drink. This leads to permanent thirst, dehydration and frequent mining.
The specialist noted that there are several types of insensitive diabetes. The central type is associated with insufficient production of hemones in the hypothalamus. Another way, the Anxyus of Diabetes Diabetes, is characterized by malfunctions of the thirsty center of the brain.
"If this center is damaged due to injury, tumor or infection, a person can be constantly thirsty. This leads to excessive use of water, which in turn is suppressed by ADH production and generates a vicious circle, "Baumgartt added.
The danger lies in the fact that the surplus of the liquid can bring the level of sodium in the blood to a dangerous level. This causes headaches, confusion, tremors and, in severe cases, death.
Sometimes the symptoms of diabetes are confused with psychoic polydipcase, which is a state of maniam of water, such as schizophrenia, is due.
"There have been cases when patients drink up to 15 liters of water a day." This can lead to serious complications, especially without medical supervision, "the scientist emphasized.
Translation:, Euromedia24.com:-In
