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What Causes Frequent Urination In A Toddler?
Hello, I recently took my 3 year old son to the Dr., he is urinating 30+ times a day and wet the bed several nights in a row. His blood sugar levels are normal and he does not have any infections. The Dr. put him on medication for a bladder spasm but it does not seem to be working. What else could cause this? He does drink several glasses of liquied a day between 12-15 8oz glasses.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
Thank you for your query.
Diabetes INSIPIDUS ( this is very different from Diabetes Mellitus in which blood sugars are uncontrolled)
Diabetes Insipidus(DI) is caused by the decreased action of the Anti Diuretic hormone (Vasopressin) .
This could result from a decreased production in the brain (central DI)or due to reduced sensitivity to ADH at the kidney level (nephrogenic DI)
ADH is responsible for retaining water in our body. When its action is deficient, large quantities of dilute urine with a low solute level (osmolality) can result .
This can be diagnosed by a urine test, blood test, vasopressin analogue challenge test and a dehydration test .
Please see a pediatric endocrinologist asap to effectively treat this condition. in the meantime keep him hydrated and monitor him closely.
If he becomes drowsy, lethargic, take him to the ER right away.
Hope I've helped.
Please get back to us should you need further clarification
Wish you both good health
Diabetes INSIPIDUS ( this is very different from Diabetes Mellitus in which blood sugars are uncontrolled)
Diabetes Insipidus(DI) is caused by the decreased action of the Anti Diuretic hormone (Vasopressin) .
This could result from a decreased production in the brain (central DI)or due to reduced sensitivity to ADH at the kidney level (nephrogenic DI)
ADH is responsible for retaining water in our body. When its action is deficient, large quantities of dilute urine with a low solute level (osmolality) can result .
This can be diagnosed by a urine test, blood test, vasopressin analogue challenge test and a dehydration test .
Please see a pediatric endocrinologist asap to effectively treat this condition. in the meantime keep him hydrated and monitor him closely.
If he becomes drowsy, lethargic, take him to the ER right away.
Hope I've helped.
Please get back to us should you need further clarification
Wish you both good health
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