 | Neurogenic
DI
also known as central,
hypothalamic, pituitary or neurohypophyseal
is
caused by a deficiency of the antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin. |
 | Nephrogenic
DI
also known as vasopressin-resistant. It is caused by
insensitivity of the kidneys to the effect of the antidiuretic
hormone, vasopressin. |
 | Dipsogenic
DI is a form of primary
polydipsia. It is caused by abnormal thirst and the excessive intake of water or
other liquids. |
 | Gestagenic
DI
also known as gestational. It is caused by a deficiency of the antidiuretic hormone,
vasopressin,
that occurs only during pregnancy. |