Complications of Diabetes insipidus

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If a person with diabetes insipidus does not store enough water, their body can become dehydrated. Dehydration can cause:

dry skin,
dry mucous membranes (such as around the mouth and eyes),
sunken appearance of eyes,
fever,
rapid heart rate, and
weight loss.

Diabetes insipidus can also cause an electrolyte imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that have an electric charge, such as sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, and bicarbonate. If they are not balanced, the amount of water in the body is affected. This can disrupt other body functions such as the way muscles work, leading to headache, fatigue, irritability and muscle pains.

Babies with untreated diabetes insipidus cannot say when they are thirsty, which means they can have a severe shortage of water. This can lead to fever, vomiting and convulsions (fits). If treatment is not started early, it may lead to brain damage.