Instead, heparin was initiated for anticoagulant therapy. The patient's serum lithium level became subtherapeutic, as lithium was discontinued. To address the persistent polyuria and manage her nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, a diuretic (thiazide 25 mg/day) was initiated. Over the next 10 days, the...
A possible association between lithium exposure and increased fetal growth has been reported.31Lithium can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus in the mother, resulting in fetal polyuria and polyhydramnios.24For these reasons, fetal growth and liquor volume monitoring is recommended. Monitoring Lithium ha...
The patient responded well to fluid resuscitation, reduced lithium dosage, and targeted electrolyte management.This case underscores the need for vigilance in monitoring patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus on chronic lithium therapy, as early recognition and treatment are essential in preventing ...
The case of a 28 year-old man in whom diabetes insipidus appeared 24 hours after Pantopaque myelography is reported. This unusual complication, not previously reported, probably was caused by a hypersensitivity reaction or mechanical-irritative effect on the hypothalamic-hipophyseal area produced by ...