Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency (AVD)

The symptoms of AVD are

  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased urine volume
  • Pale or colorless, watery urine
  • Night-time urination (nocturia)
  • Fatigue due to frequent nighttime urination and interrupted sleep
Constant thirst and urination

Shauna: “For years, I have told the doctor of my intense thirst and dry mouth. I have frequent urination which also disturbs my sleep. Nothing quenches the thirst. The urine is often pale or colourless”

Source:
Johns Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/diabetes/diabetes-insipidus

Note:
The function of ADH or antidiuretic hormone is to regulate the balance of fluid and salt in the body. ADH is also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP) and vasopressin.
*AVD is also called ADH insufficiency or diabetes insipidus.

For how to test if you have AVD, see Diagnosis page