Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which there are high amounts of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) released from the pituitary gland or other sources. SIADH ...
Severe hyponatremia can cause life-threatening cerebral edema. Treatment comprises rapid elevation of serum sodium concentration; however, overcorrection can result in osmotic demyelination. This ...
Blood pressure medications taken by millions of Britons may increase the risk of a dangerous drop in blood sodium, new research suggests. The condition, called hyponatremia, can cause confusion, ...
Dear Dr. Roach: My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), ...