Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20:
• Renal losses, Diuretic excess, Mineral corticoid deficiency, Salt-losing deficiency, Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis, Ketonuria, Osmotic diuresis, Cerebral salt wasting syndrome
Hypovolemia, UNa < 20:
• Extrarenal losses, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Third spacing of fluids, Burns, Pancreatitis, Trauma
Euvolemia, UNa > 20:
• Glucocorticoid deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Stress, Drugs, Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
Hypervolemia, UNa > 20:
• Acute or chronic renal failure
Hypervolemia, UNa < 20
• Nephrotic syndrome, Cirrhosis, Cardiac failure
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