4. Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a condition that is quite rare. It affects one in 25,000 people. This is a different health condition than diabetes mellitus as it does not involve any problems with insulin. There are several types of diabetes insipidus and each of these types has a different cause.
However, each type does involve an issue with vasopressin. Vasopressin is an antidiuretic hormone that helps to control the removal of fluids through the kidneys. A person who is suffering from diabetes insipidus may pass large amounts of urine that are clear and odorless. A person with this ailment could pass anywhere from 3 to 20 quarts of urine each day.
As a result of this frequent passing of urine, a person may develop polydipsia as the body is trying to replace the fluids that have been lost. If you are experiencing the symptoms of diabetes insipidus, seek medical attention right away.