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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
restriction alone in SIADH ... RAAS Inactive ... , Renal Sodium loss ... Post-AKI diuresis) RAAS ... #differential #
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... • UOsm > 300 - ADH ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... , SSRIs) - SIADH ... diagnosis #nephrology #sodium
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Inappropriate ADH ... secretion (SIADH ... hemorrhage) - Pulmonary ... Table #Causes #Sodium
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
osmolality helps to differentiate ... anti-diuretic hormone ... activation of RAAS ... #hyponatremia #ADH ... EBV #potomania #SIADH