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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Utilizing Uric Acid ADH ... → SIADH - High ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium #low #uricacid
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
algorithm Urine Na+K / serum ... , Renal Sodium loss ... can be high or low ... #differential # ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
osmolality helps to differentiate ... stimulated in states of low ... activated in states of low ... #hyponatremia #ADH ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
majority of cases, ADH ... Calculate serum ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... #management #nephrology ... #sodium
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
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
diabetes insipidus Differential ... Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... Sodium, Urine Sodium ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... promoting passive sodium ... antagonists: • Blocks ADH ... #Management #hyponatremia ... #nephrology #treatment