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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
RAAS Inactive ... , Renal Sodium loss ... , Hypervolemia with ... intake (Primary polydipsia ... #differential #
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
: • ADH ON (UOsm ... ON (UNa < 30): Hypovolemia ... OFF (UNa > 30): SIADH ... 100): Primary polydipsia ... Algorithm #diagnosis #sodium
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Hypovolemic ... - Primary Polydipsia ... , SSRIs) - SIADH ... diagnosis #nephrology #sodium
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 ... #hyponatremia #ADH ... #RAAS #Hypovolemia ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
Physiology" • ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... , Urine Sodium ... #diagnosis #management
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
majority of cases, ADH ... work through a physiologic ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... #management #nephrology ... #sodium