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Diabetes insipidus vs siadh differentiator | Endocrinology Calculator

CLINICAL REFERENCE

CLINICAL INSIGHT

When to Use

Differential diagnosis of polyuria (>3L/day).
Workup of hyponatraemia (to rule in/out SIADH).
Workup of hypernatraemia (to rule in/out DI).
Post-neurosurgery monitoring (e.g., pituitary resection).

CLINICAL INSIGHT

How it Works

Axis Patterns

Parameter	DI (Diabetes Insipidus)	SIADH
Serum Sodium	High (> 145)	Low (< 135)
Serum Osmolality	High (> 295)	Low (< 275)
Urine Osmolality	Inappropriately Low (< 300)	Inappropriately High (> 100)
Urine Sodium	Variable	High (> 40 mEq/L)
Volume Status	Hypovolaemic / Euvolaemic	Euvolaemic

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Practical Pearls

Diagnostic Pitfall: CSW

Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW) mimics SIADH biochemically (low SNa, high USNa, high UOsmo) but features true hypovolaemia. Treatment for SIADH (fluid restriction) can be fatal for CSW patients, who require aggressive saline replacement.

SIADH Exclusion Checklist

Rule out Hypothyroidism (check TSH).
Rule out Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency (check Cortisol).
Rule out Diuretic use.
Confirm normal renal and hepatic function.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Clinical review: Current state and future perspectives in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of SIADH.

Fenske W, Allolio B.J Clin Endocrinol Metab2012

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Axis Patterns

Practical Pearls

Diagnostic Pitfall: CSW

SIADH Exclusion Checklist

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Diabetes Insipidus vs. SIADH Differentiator

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Axis Patterns

Practical Pearls

Diagnostic Pitfall: CSW

SIADH Exclusion Checklist

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Diabetes Insipidus vs. SIADH Differentiator

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Axis Patterns

Practical Pearls

Diagnostic Pitfall: CSW

SIADH Exclusion Checklist

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Diabetes Insipidus vs. SIADH Differentiator

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Axis Patterns

Practical Pearls

Diagnostic Pitfall: CSW

SIADH Exclusion Checklist

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Diabetes Insipidus vs. SIADH Differentiator