Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (WDHA) Syndrome Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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What is Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (WDHA) Syndrome?
WDHA syndrome, which stands for watery diarrhea, hypokalemia, and achlorhydria, is a rare condition caused by an excess of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) secreted by certain tumors. VIP is both a neuromodulator and a neurotransmitter that dilates blood vessels, regulates smooth muscle activity, cell secretion, and blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract.
Typical Symptoms of Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (WDHA) Syndrome
Weakness in arms or legs
Fatigue
Recent weight loss
Feel the heart is pounding
Diarrhea
Dry Mouth
Facial flushing
Nausea or vomiting
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (WDHA) Syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Do you feel you fatigued?
Did you lose weight recently?
Is your heart pounding?
Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?
Treatmentof Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (WDHA) Syndrome
Treatment involves correcting blood volume, electrolytes, and metabolic abnormalities, as well as using medication to decrease gastrointestinal secretion and increase absorption. Surgical removal of the tumor is also necessary.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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