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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... 4) Serum Uric Acid ... Low Uric Acid → SIADH ... salt wasting By Rachel ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
algorithm Urine Na+K / serum ... restriction alone in SIADH ... Present (Uosm ≥100): SIADH ... , Renal Sodium loss ... #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
Primary Polydipsia Physiology ... Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... Initial Workup: Serum ... Sodium, Urine Sodium ... diagnosis #management #nephrology