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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework ... and Management ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... #Diagnosis #Management
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... heat illness → Hypernatremia ... involvement: Muscles, Kidneys ... Hyperventilation, Dizziness
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
patients with psychiatric ... • Symptomatic hyponatremia ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Diagnosis: Diabetes ... #management #nephrology