Water diuresis involves increased excretion of both H₂O and solute caused by excess unreabsorbed solute in the tubular fluid,such as occurs in untreated diabetes mellitus.

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Water diuresis specifically refers to the increased excretion of water without an accompanying increase in solute excretion, typically resulting from decreased vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) action on the kidneys, not from excess solute in the tubular fluid.

Water Diuresis Involves Increased Excretion of Both H₂O and Solute