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Excretion of large amounts of urine with low specific gravity less than 1.005 can be an indication of Diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the posterior pituitary gland, usually resulting from the absence OR underproduction of ADH due to trama, or lesion to the hypothalamus, infundibular stem, or pituitary gland which produce and secrete ADH (Central DI). An insensitivity to ADH in the tubules of the nephrons (nephrongenic DI). Most rare is psychogenic DI in which there is an excessive water intake which results from trauma in the thirst center of the brain or a psychiatric disorder.

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Is urine specific gravity of 1.004 low?

Yes, it is very low. In some circumstances a very low urine specific gravity in combination with frequent urination and clear or nearly colorless urine can indicate that you might have diabetes insipidus. This is s serious medical condition that you should consult your doctor about.


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Your specific gravity test was low what does it mean?

Before answering your question, do you produce large amount of urine (polyuria)? LOW Specific Gravity test (1.003-1.009 [I think]) means that you have low amount of particles inside your urine. It is clinical significance serious, it may indicate type I diabetes. (you also may have polyuria) If it is just normal, you just drinking a lot of water (you also may have polyuria)


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