October, 9, 2010 (Montreal, Canada) — Editor's Note: Hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a common feature in palliative care patients. This leads to fluid retention, which the body ...

Drugs are a common cause of the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in the elderly. The mechanism of action by which a drug interferes with the normal secretion and ...

You’ve probably seen advertisements for sports drinks that claim to not only hydrate you but also replenish your electrolytes. In some cases, though, too much fluid can be a bad thing and actually ...

In our review, we considered the laboratory evaluation of hyponatremic patients.1 In hospital patients with hyponatremia, the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is ...

Hyponatremia: An Update on the Management of SIADH Therapeutic options for SIADH have been significantly enhanced with the introduction of specific vasopressin receptor antagonists HOW TO TAKE THE ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, can lead to dangerous fluid imbalances and cell swelling, potentially causing seizures or ...

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), ...

While excessive sodium intake is often cautioned against, maintaining adequate levels is crucial for bodily functions. Low ...

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has warned that three commonly prescribed ...

Q: My adult son was having severe nausea and vomiting. He went to the emergency room, where they told him his symptoms were caused by low blood sodium. What is this? A: Sodium is an important ...