Hyponatremia Quiz
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
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What is Hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia occurs when the sodium concentration in the blood is abnormally low. Sodium is an electrolyte and helps regulate the amount of water in and around the cells.
Typical Symptoms of Hyponatremia
Seizure
Headache
Losing consciousness
Decreased responsiveness/expressiveness
Decrease in ambition and motivation
Personality change
Weakness in arms or legs
Diarrhea
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Hyponatremia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?
Have you temporarily lost consciousness?
Do you feel less motivated lately?
Do you feel your personality has changed?
Treatmentof Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia treatment aims to address the underlying cause, if possible. If severe, acute hyponatremia is present, more aggressive treatment is required. Options include intravenous fluid and medications.
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References
Sterns RH, Hix JK, Silver SM. Management of hyponatremia in the ICU. Chest. 2013 Aug;144(2):672-679. doi: 10.1378/chest.12-2600. PMID: 23918113.
https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(13)60548-6/fulltext
Peri A. Morbidity and Mortality of Hyponatremia. Front Horm Res. 2019;52:36-48. doi: 10.1159/000493235. Epub 2019 Jan 15. PMID: 32097927.
https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/493235
Henry DA. In The Clinic: Hyponatremia. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Aug 4;163(3):ITC1-19. doi: 10.7326/AITC201508040. PMID: 26237763.
https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AITC201508040
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
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