A syndrome of abnormal production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), despite low serum osmolality, leading to hyponatremia and inappropriately elevated urine osmolality
Decreased urinary ...
Fatigue
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headaches
Unsteady gait
Falls
Myalgias/weakness
Increased thirst
Confusion
Seizures, coma
Euvolemic state
Mild hyponatremia (serum ...
Treatment of the underlying cause is essential.
Requires frequent monitoring (see “Patient Monitoring”)
Fluid restriction (usually <1,000 mL/day) is the main treatment (2)[B...
Careful continuous clinical and laboratory monitoring of hyponatremic state during acute phase:
Hourly urine output
Urine Na, urine potassium, uri...
Treatment of the underlying cause is a key. Review all medications for potential culprits.
Fluid restriction is the mainstay of treatment in SIADH. Fluid restriction fails to correct hy...
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