Hyponatraemia - Sanjay Manohar's Medical Browser
Hyponatraemia
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Synonyms
Low plasma sodium
Low Na
Low sodium
Causes
Renal sodium and water loss
Gut electrolyte loss
Cystic fibrosis
Sweating
Hypoalbuminaemia
Inappropriate ADH secretion
Polydipsia
Oral water
Amphetamine
Vasopressin analogue
Effects
Seizure
Fasciculation
Cerebral oedema
Decreased seizure threshold
Parents
Precipitant of hepatic encephalopathy
Electrolyte imbalance
Treatments
Fluid restriction
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Sanjay Manohar
2006