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Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
Inappropriate ADH ... (SIADH) - Comparison ... SIADH - Excess ... #Comparison #Table ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... Disorders #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... • Discuss with endocrinology ... Normalizes in SIADH ... • IF SIADH — ... #Hyponatremia #Management
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
body water in comparison ... osmolality helps to differentiate ... anti-diuretic hormone ... (ADH) from the ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
thirst center • ADH ... with suppressed ADH ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
circulating stress hormones ... NAD+ yielding NADH ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management