bluntknife
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can anyone explain how to differentiate b/w the different causes of hyponatremia on the basis of labs,history,P.E and symptoms?
1-Water intoxication
2-Medicine related low sodium
3-vomited sodium-containing fluids, and has retained endogenous and ingested water.
4-ADH secreting neoplasm not yet identified.
5-Aldosterone secreting adrenal tumor
6-Renal tubule failure
7- diminished sense of thirst, especially when physical infirmity limits independent access to food and drink
8-Hypothyroid induced hyponatremia
9-Excessive IV boluses given by intern
10-Cortisol deficiency
11-Nephrotic syndrome
12-Lab error
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