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Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
and Features of Hyponatremia ... According to Volume ... Hypervolemic hypernatremia ... Normovolemic hyponatremia ... Diagnosis #Table #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Hypovolemic - Give volume ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... UnremarkableLab #Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
Hyponatremia (<135 ... electrolyte abnormality caused ... body water in comparison ... the hyponatremia ... True hyponatremia
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
 •
Causes of Pediatric ... Constipation - ... • Insufficient Volume ... Sexual Abuse #Constipation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Cerebral Salt Wasting vs SIADH - Pathophysiology 
1) Neurological event
2) Sodium loss from tubules
3) Naturiesis →
→ Subclinical volume ... Increased urine volume ... diagnosis #nephrology #hyponatremia ... #comparison
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Effective Circulating Volume ... ”) - Volume depletion ... DrEricStrong #Hyponatremia ... Diagnosis #Table #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Potomania - Low solute ... Treat with a high solute ... thecurbsiders #Hyponatremia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... vast majority of cases ... particular attention to volume ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Step 3: Assess volume ... considered likely, the cause ... DrEricStrong #Hyponatremia
Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
Pediatric Constipation ... • lnsufficient Volume ... Guillan-Barré Syndrome #Constipation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes