Adipsia increases risk of death in patients with central diabetes insipidus.
Can diabetes insipidus cause death?
Diabetes insipidus usually doesn't cause serious problems. Adults rarely die from it as long as they drink enough water. But the risk of death is higher for infants, seniors, and those who have mental illnesses.
How do you deal with Adipsia?
Medical Care
- No pharmacological therapy is currently available.
- Behavioral procedures are successful in increasing water intake in some patients.
- Electroconvulsive therapy has been used, with mixed results, in patients in whom the underlying cause is psychogenic.
