An 18-year-old male presents with symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and nocturia. These symptoms started two weeks ago but then initially resolved. However, 5 days after resolution of symptoms, the polyuria, polydipsia, and nocturia returned. His medical records indicate a recent emergency room admission for head trauma following high school football practice. His bloodwork during that ER visit indicated normal blood glucose levels and a quick in-office finger-prick blood glucose measurement indicates normal blood glucose levels at present. 1) Research the patient’s symptoms and identify a possible diagnosis. 2) Explain why the symptoms first appeared, resolved, and then reappeared again. 3) Describe the two major forms of this disorder. 4) Which form of this disorder does our patient most likely have? What lab test(s) can be done to confirm diagnosis? 5) What is the preferred treatment that can be given to the patient for the long-term management of this condition?

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An 18-year-old male presents with symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and nocturia. These symptoms started two weeks ago but then initially resolved. However, 5 days after resolution of symptoms, the polyuria, polydipsia, and nocturia returned. His medical records indicate a recent emergency room admission for head trauma following high school football practice. His bloodwork during that ER visit indicated normal blood glucose levels and a quick in-office finger-prick blood glucose measurement indicates normal blood glucose levels at present. 1) Research the patient’s symptoms and identify a possible diagnosis. 2) Explain why the symptoms first appeared, resolved, and then reappeared again. 3) Describe the two major forms of this disorder. 4) Which form of this disorder does our patient most likely have? What lab test(s) can be done to confirm diagnosis? 5) What is the preferred treatment that can be given to the patient for the long-term management of this condition?
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