Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus include:

• Being extremely thirsty
• Producing large amounts of pale urine
• Frequently needing to get up to urinate during the night
• Preferring cold drinks

If your condition is serious and you drink a lot of fluids, you can produce as much as 20 quarts (about 19 liters) of urine a day. A healthy adult typically urinates an average of 1 to 2 quarts (about 1 to 2 liters) a day.

An infant or young child with diabetes insipidus may have the following signs and symptoms:

• Heavy, wet diapers
• Bed-wetting
• Trouble sleeping
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Delayed growth
• Weight loss

When to see a doctor

See your doctor immediately if you notice excessive urination and extreme thirst.