Excess vasopressin secretion and action - Hyponatremia - Differential diagnosis

3 important questions on Excess vasopressin secretion and action - Hyponatremia - Differential diagnosis

How can you diagnose SIAD?

  • urine sodium
  • urine potassium
  • occult lung cancer (ectopic AVP cells)

How is SIAD treated?

By fluid restriction, based on the duration, severity and type of SIAD.

How is Hyponatremia diagnosed?

  • physical examination for edema
  • History of fluid intake
  • labdata looking at the 24h-urine sample

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