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The causes of SIADH are commonly grouped into categories including: central nervous system diseases that directly stimulate the hypothalamus to release ADH, various cancers that synthesize and secrete ectopic ADH, various lung diseases, numerous drugs (carbamazepine, cyclophosphamide, SSRIs) that may stimulate the release of ADH, vasopressin ...
The most common cause in dogs is an in utero infection with canine herpesvirus. [56] It is also seen associated with lissencephaly in Wire-haired Fox Terriers and Irish Setters, and as a separate condition in Chow Chows. [58] Polyneuropathy is a collection of peripheral nerve disorders that often are breed-related in dogs.
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Despite similar symptoms and blood test results to Cushing's disease, evaluation of dogs with SARDS did not reveal any tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands, [9] and recent work has indicated significant differences in the clinical and laboratory test parameters between the two diseases. [10]
Adipsia, also known as hypodipsia, is a symptom of inappropriately decreased or absent feelings of thirst. [1] [2] It involves an increased osmolality or concentration of solute in the urine, which stimulates secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the hypothalamus to the kidneys.
The symptoms of Cushing's in cats is similar to that of dogs. [8] For cats the most common reason for referral resulting in a diagnosis is diabetes mellitus. Abnormal dermatological findings were the most common reason for referral after physical examination in cats. [9] 80% of cats with Cushing's develop diabetes mellitus compared to 10% of ...
The most common cause of inadequate adrenal production is idiopathic adrenocortical atrophy. [7] All causes for hypoadrenocorticism are not yet known. The usual causes are genetic, often related to autoimmune disorders, where the body attacks and kill its own tissue ("immune mediated destruction"). [ 8 ]
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