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Central vs. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: The High-Yield Diagnostic Guide
Polydipsia and polyuria with dilute urine immediately raise suspicion for Diabetes Insipidus (DI). The real challenge is distinguishing Central (Neurogenic) DI from Nephrogenic DI, because the symptoms look identical but the mechanisms, test responses, and treatments are completely different. 1. Underlying Pathophysiology The core difference is production versus response: Central (Neurogenic) DI: Problem of synthesis…