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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... algorithm Urine Na+K / serum ... failure, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic ... intake (Primary polydipsia ... #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... intoxication Initial Workup ... Osm, Serum Sodium ... #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
SIADH Treatment ... promoting passive sodium ... • Re-check the serum ... #Management #hyponatremia ... #nephrology #treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
3 questions to work ... Calculate serum ... the underlying cause ... #management #nephrology ... #sodium